Assassination in Benghazi: A Blow to Haftar's Power Play The car bombing that killed Fawzi al Mansouri, Libya's eastern based army's military intelligence chief, has sent shockwaves through the conflict torn country.
Al Mansouri was a trusted lieutenant of Khalifa Haftar, having played key roles in both the LNA's fight against jihadist groups and Haftar's bid for Tripoli.
His close ties to the Haftar family made him a crucial figure in their efforts to dominate eastern Libya.