In which war was Haftar a prisoner of war?
Falklands War
Iraq War
Syrian Civil War
War against Chad
Answer
In the 1980s conflict known as the Chadian-Libyan War, Haftar, then a major in the Libyan military, was captured by Chadian forces and spent several years as a prisoner of war. This experience had a profound impact on his military career and later political aspirations.
The Haftar Chronicles: Test Your Knowledge on Libya's Field Marshal
More Questions
Where did Haftar live for nearly two decades?
Who overthrew Gaddafi in 2011?
What year was Haftar commander of the Libyan Army when the GNC refused to give up power?
Who accused Haftar of the war crime of ordering the killing of prisoners of war?
How is Haftar described in terms of his standing in Libya?
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox