| Mohammed Ali Madani | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1 May 2011 Zintan, Libya |
| Allegiance | Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (until 2011 Libyan civil war) Libyan National Transitional Council (2011) |
| Service/branch | National Liberation Army |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | 2011 Libyan civil war *2011 Nafusa Mountain Campaign |
Mohammed Ali Madani was the leader of the Zintan Brigade of the Anti-Gaddafi forces during the 2011 Libyan civil war, until his death during the Nafusa Moutains Campaign from bullets fired by Pro-Gaddafi forces. His 4X4 battered car, riddled with bullets and covered with flags and graffiti, is still treasured like a relic by his fighters.[1]
Madani was a member of the former elite Saiqa Libyan army division and had fought in Chad. He was known as a man of great charisma and military experience. After his death his son, Salah, led the brigade into Tripoli.[2]