Mohamed Gayth
Mohamed Gayth was a colonel for the forces of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, during the 2011 Libyan civil war, before their defeat and Gaddafi's death in Sirte. Gayth was reported to be killed in the First Battle of Zawiya in March 2011 as Pro-Gaddafi forces took the city.[1][2] It was claimed that a Brigadier-general, Muftah Anaqrat was killed alongside him.[3]
Mohamed Gayth | |
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| Personal details | |
| Died | 9 March 2011 Zawiya, Libya |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Libyan Arab Jamahiriya |
| Branch/service | Libyan Army |
| Years of service | 2011 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Zawiya |
| Battles/wars | 2011 Libyan civil war |
References
- Anne Barker (2011-03-10). "Bloodbath as Gaddafi forces move on rebels - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
- "CONFIRMED: 2 of Gaddafi's imp. Generals Muftah Anaqrat+Gayth Mohamed Gayth killed in Zawiya yesterda". Democratic Underground. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
- "BREAKING: A Brigadier and a Colonel killed by Revolutionaries in Zawiya today | Libya February 17th – Archive site". Archive.libyafeb17.com. 2011-03-09. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
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