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In what year did Haftar start serving in the Libyan army?

  • 1973

  • 1969

  • 1980

  • 1963

Answer

In 1969, Khalifa Haftar joined the Libyan army and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a prominent figure in the country's military. He served under Muammar Gaddafi's regime and played a key role in several military operations, including the overthrow of King Idris I in 1969.
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