About Mahdi al-Arabi
Born 1901. Mahdi al-Arabi was a Libyan military officer.
Mahdi al-Arabi is a Libyan brigadier-general who served under the Libyan Armed Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. He was the deputy chief of staff of the Libyan Army. During the 2011 Libyan civil war, he was put in charge of helping to suppress protests, most notably in the Libyan city of Zawiya.
On 21 August 2011, anti-Gaddafi forces reportedly arrested Al-Arabi in Tripoli, after some spies disclosed his location and the location of other generals. A video purportedly of Arabi in detention was posted to YouTube on 11 September.
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Who was Mahdi al-Arabi?
Libyan Brigadier-General
When was Mahdi al-Arabi born?
Mahdi al-Arabi was born in 1901.
What was Mahdi al-Arabi's occupation?
Mahdi al-Arabi was a military officer.
What nationality was Mahdi al-Arabi?
Mahdi al-Arabi was Libyan.
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