On March 19, 2026, General Saddam Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, issued a formal decree establishing a military committee to head the investigation into the disappearance of Benghazi Member of Parliament, Ibrahim al-Dersi. The decree aims to resolve the ambiguities surrounding the case and identify the specific reasons behind the delayed results of previous inquiries. The intervention reflects a commitment to re-evaluating the procedural and legal trajectory of the incident to ensure accountability and clarity.
The committee, presided over by Lieutenant General Faraj al-Mabrouk al-Soussa, comprises specialized military leaders and a legal advisor to ensure a balanced approach between field security operations and legislative standards. Under this decree, the committee is granted authority to reopen the case file entirely, scrutinizing every step previously taken by judicial and law enforcement agencies. By analyzing all available documentation and intelligence, the committee seeks to reach precise conclusions based on verified facts and field data.
Furthermore, the mandate emphasizes studying the environmental and organizational circumstances of the disappearance to pinpoint any security lapses. This includes an audit of all military and security units tasked with securing Benghazi during the period of the incident. General Saddam Haftar stressed the necessity of defining responsibilities and holding any party found negligent in their security duties accountable, in accordance with Law No. 22 of 1999 regarding Guarding and Protection. To facilitate this mission, the decree mandates that all relevant authorities provide absolute cooperation and grant access to all necessary information to expedite the investigation and reveal the findings to the public.
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