Ali Sharif al-Rifi
Major General Ali Sharif al-Rifi | |
|---|---|
 November 2002 | |
| Born | 1946 |
| Died | December 30, 2023 (aged 76–77) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Libyan Arab Jamahiriya |
Branch | Libyan Air Force |
Service years | 1965—2011 |
Rank |  Major General |
Conflicts | Toyota War Libyan Civil War |
Major General Ali Sharif al-Rifi (Arabic: علي الشريف الريفي; died 30 December 2023) was the commander of the Libyan Air Force until 2011 when his air force was destroyed by the NATO attacks during the Libyan Civil War. Subsequently, he was reported to be living in Niger before returning to Libya.