General Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, Russia on August 14, 2017 [Reuters/Sergei Karpukhin]
CNBC: Libya’s most powerful military leader might be dead and that could impact oil markets
* Libya's most powerful military leader reportedly suffered a stroke this week — and no one can confirm whether he is dead or alive.
* Local media has reported General Khalifa Haftar's death, while sources close to him insist he is recovering.
* Haftar's death could mean a renewal of violence that could hit the OPEC country's oil output and create new opportunities for groups like ISIS.
Libya's most powerful military leader reportedly suffered a stroke this week — and no one can confirm whether he is dead or alive.
Local media has reported General Khalifa Haftar's death, while sources close to him insist he is recovering. If the former is true, it could mean a renewal of violence and a power struggle that could hit the OPEC country's oil output and create new opportunities for extremist groups like the Islamic State militant group.
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WNU Editor: Someone tried to assassinate his Military Chief of Staff today .... Eastern Libyan military chief of staff survives car bomb attack (Reuters). More here .... Chief of Staff for east Libyan self-styled army escapes assassination attempt in Benghazi (Libya Observer).
More News And Analysis On The Impact Of General Khalifa Haftar's Health On Libya's Future
Libya: Rumors about Gen Haftar’s death denied -- Middle East Confidential
Haftar's grip is loosening, but what next for Libya? -- The New Arab
ANALYSIS: Could Haftar's illness spark a new power struggle in Libya? -- Middle East Eye
Libya after Haftar? -- European Council on Foreign Relations
What happens to Libya without Khalifa Haftar? -- Fouad Diab, Al Jazeera
A weakened Khalifa Haftar means more instability for Libya -- Guma El-Gamaty, Al Jazeera
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