Renewed clashes and re-emergence of two rival governments in Libya leads hopes for Political stability towards disappointment.
For many Libyans, clashes erupted in The capital of Tripoli last The month was very familiar – a deja vu of street Fighting, loud shooting and people shudders inside them homes. A video has been shared online on This afternoon, a man shouted from a mosque loudspeaker: Stop the war, we are want our young generation!”
The most prominent fighting fragility mode of The relative peace that prevailed in Libya for more from U.S yearbut she also seem like history He was repeating himself. Now, observers say the momentum to reunite the country has been lost with that it future looks bleak.
Once againThere are two competing governments for control in Libya, already torn more who held of Civil war. Clashes in The capital erupted out after, after one of Libya two prime He challenged the other ministers to come to Tripoli, his opponent’s seat.
Libya has for The years were divided between competing departments in East and West, both supported by rogue militias and foreign governments. The Mediterranean nation in The state of The unrest since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising toppled old dictator Muammar Gaddafi and was later killed.
But a plan appeared in The past Two years was supposed to put the country on The path towards the elections. UN-mediated operation led to temporary stabilization government in early 2021 for Libyans to sponsor elections that were scheduled for late last year.
Which government, led by Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dabaiba, briefly united the political factions under heavy leadership international the pressure. But never vote took placeSince then, the plan has fallen apart and left Country in crisis.
legislators in Eastern Libya, chaired by the influential speaker, Aqila Saleh, said that the mandate of Dabaiba ended during the transitional period government failed to conduct elections.
They chose Fathi Bashagha and he is influential former the interior minister from the West city of Misurata, Bassem new prime minister. Their position was supported of powerful Commander Khalifa Haftar, whose forces control most of the east of the country of In the south, including major oil installations.
Dabaiba refused step downand allied factions with for him in Western Libya strongly opposes Haftar. They say that Dabaiba, who he is also from Misurata with links to her powerful Militias, in order to hold elections.
Analysts are skeptical.
Claudia Gazzini, an expert on Libya at the International Crisis Group, described the rivalry between Bashagha and Dabaiba as a “hostility”. over legitimacy,” with “Both governments claim to be legitimate.”
“I don’t think they will be able to hold elections this year,” she said, expressing her doubts that the United Nations is trying to persuade the Libyan parties to reach a constitutional consensus. on The election is likely progress.
The power struggle Came to me head on May 17, when Bashagha entered Tripoli and tried it install for him government there. he had help From powerful Al-Nawasi Brigade militia led by MP Mustafa Kaddour head of Libyan Intelligence Agency.
But Bashagha faced Fierce resistance from militia loyal to Dabaiba, leading into clashes that lasted for hours that shook city Until Bashagha withdrew and a day later set up for him government headquarters in the coast city of Sirte, halfway between Libya power centers in East and West.
spur pull Dabaiba, who Immediately he sacked Kaddour and another military officialOsama Gouili who heads military Intelligence Agency. However, the Presidential Council overturned the dismissal decision of Kadour – An obvious crack inside the Dabaiba camp.
according to official Close to Dabaiba, based in Tripoli prime minister I am convinced that Bashagha could not have entered the Libyan capital without “consent or coordination” with Al Juwaili powerful figure from the west city of xanthan and also pots.
It is reported that Al-Juwaili forces official He said, guarding checkpoints and control areas near the town of Gharyan, south of of Tripoli, where Pashagha’s motorcade passed on that it way to the capital. The official Talk to The Associated Press on condition of Anonymity to discuss intelligence details.
Tensions even after Bashagha’s withdrawal remain high in Tripoli.
some, like Libyan researcher Jalal Harchaoui thinks Bashagha could make something else move on Tripoli – or at least try to galvanize more support in The area.
“Looking at the scars that exist now out in Open, such a scenario ‘completely possibleHe said.
Meanwhile, precious Libya light raw is again used as a tool in The power struggle. Tribal leaders have shut down Important oil facilities, including the country’s largest oil field in The south is controlled by fighters loyal to Haftar. who Bashagha supports.
For ordinary Libyans, last months deadly Hanf – one kill someone in Fighting – it was a stark reminder of how The relative peace was fragile.
Muhammad Abu Salim said: “Chaos and conflict are their land that feeds them.” in He is in his thirties and a government employee from Tripoli, referring to the rival Libyan factions.
“If you really believe that these people will allow Free and fair elections, you are misguided.”
Renewed clashes and re-emergence of two rival governments in Libya leads hopes for Political stability towards disappointment.
For many Libyans, clashes erupted in The capital of Tripoli last The month was very familiar – a deja vu of street Fighting, loud shooting and people shudders inside them homes. A video has been shared online on This afternoon, a man shouted from a mosque loudspeaker: Stop the war, we are want our young generation!”
The most prominent fighting fragility mode of The relative peace that prevailed in Libya for more from U.S yearbut she also seem like history He was repeating himself. Now, observers say the momentum to reunite the country has been lost with that it future looks bleak.
Once againThere are two competing governments for control in Libya, already torn more who held of Civil war. Clashes in The capital erupted out after, after one of Libya two prime He challenged the other ministers to come to Tripoli, his opponent’s seat.
Libya has for The years were divided between competing departments in East and West, both supported by rogue militias and foreign governments. The Mediterranean nation in The state of The unrest since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising toppled old dictator Muammar Gaddafi and was later killed.
But a plan appeared in The past Two years was supposed to put the country on The path towards the elections. UN-mediated operation led to temporary stabilization government in early 2021 for Libyans to sponsor elections that were scheduled for late last year.
Which government, led by Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dabaiba, briefly united the political factions under heavy leadership international the pressure. But never vote took placeSince then, the plan has fallen apart and left Country in crisis.
legislators in Eastern Libya, chaired by the influential speaker, Aqila Saleh, said that the mandate of Dabaiba ended during the transitional period government failed to conduct elections.
They chose Fathi Bashagha and he is influential former the interior minister from the West city of Misurata, Bassem new prime minister. Their position was supported of powerful Commander Khalifa Haftar, whose forces control most of the east of the country of In the south, including major oil installations.
Dabaiba refused step downand allied factions with for him in Western Libya strongly opposes Haftar. They say that Dabaiba, who he is also from Misurata with links to her powerful Militias, in order to hold elections.
Analysts are skeptical.
Claudia Gazzini, an expert on Libya at the International Crisis Group, described the rivalry between Bashagha and Dabaiba as a “hostility”. over legitimacy,” with “Both governments claim to be legitimate.”
“I don’t think they will be able to hold elections this year,” she said, expressing her doubts that the United Nations is trying to persuade the Libyan parties to reach a constitutional consensus. on The election is likely progress.
The power struggle Came to me head on May 17, when Bashagha entered Tripoli and tried it install for him government there. he had help From powerful Al-Nawasi Brigade militia led by MP Mustafa Kaddour head of Libyan Intelligence Agency.
But Bashagha faced Fierce resistance from militia loyal to Dabaiba, leading into clashes that lasted for hours that shook city Until Bashagha withdrew and a day later set up for him government headquarters in the coast city of Sirte, halfway between Libya power centers in East and West.
spur pull Dabaiba, who Immediately he sacked Kaddour and another military officialOsama Gouili who heads military Intelligence Agency. However, the Presidential Council overturned the dismissal decision of Kadour – An obvious crack inside the Dabaiba camp.
according to official Close to Dabaiba, based in Tripoli prime minister I am convinced that Bashagha could not have entered the Libyan capital without “consent or coordination” with Al Juwaili powerful figure from the west city of xanthan and also pots.
It is reported that Al-Juwaili forces official He said, guarding checkpoints and control areas near the town of Gharyan, south of of Tripoli, where Pashagha’s motorcade passed on that it way to the capital. The official Talk to The Associated Press on condition of Anonymity to discuss intelligence details.
Tensions even after Bashagha’s withdrawal remain high in Tripoli.
some, like Libyan researcher Jalal Harchaoui thinks Bashagha could make something else move on Tripoli – or at least try to galvanize more support in The area.
“Looking at the scars that exist now out in Open, such a scenario ‘completely possibleHe said.
Meanwhile, precious Libya light raw is again used as a tool in The power struggle. Tribal leaders have shut down Important oil facilities, including the country’s largest oil field in The south is controlled by fighters loyal to Haftar. who Bashagha supports.
For ordinary Libyans, last months deadly Hanf – one kill someone in Fighting – it was a stark reminder of how The relative peace was fragile.
Muhammad Abu Salim said: “Chaos and conflict are their land that feeds them.” in He is in his thirties and a government employee from Tripoli, referring to the rival Libyan factions.
“If you really believe that these people will allow Free and fair elections, you are misguided.”