Two major events rocked Libya this week, sparking wild theories online. Here is the quick fact-check on the connection between Pakistan’s arms deal and the Ankara plane crash.
1. The Deal (East Libya)
Pakistan signed a $4 Billion defence deal to supply fighter jets. Key Fact: This deal was with Khalifa Haftar’s forces in Eastern Libya.
2. The Crash (West Libya)
Days later, a plane crashed in Turkey, killing Libya’s Chief of Staff. Key Fact: The victims belonged to the Western Government (GNU)—the rivals of the group Pakistan dealt with.
3. The Verdict
There is no evidence Pakistan targeted the plane. The crash killed the opponents of Pakistan’s new business partners. Turkish authorities blame an electrical malfunction.
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