| Mohammed Ali Madani | |
|---|---|
| Died | May 1, 2011 |
| Place of death | Zintan, Libya |
| Allegiance |
 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (until 2011 Libyan civil war) National Transitional Council (2011) |
| Service/branch | National Liberation Army |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars |
2011 Libyan civil war *2011 Nafusa Mountain Campaign |
Mohammed Ali Madani was the leader of the Zintan Brigade of the anti-Gaddafi forces during the 2011 Libyan civil war, until his death during the Nafusa Mountains Campaign from bullets fired by pro-Gaddafi forces.[1]
Madani was a member of the former elite Saiqa Libyan army division and had fought in Chad. He was known as a man of great charisma and military experience. After his death his son, Salah, led the brigade into Tripoli.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Libya's Zintan Brigade refuses to leave Tripoli". AsiaOne. Tripoli. 7 September 2011. http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/World/Story/A1Story20110907-298177.html. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
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