Conflict, chaos and instability

Libya’s uncertain new government

A government of national unity imposed on Libya by outside powers could worsen factional violence and disrupt the fragile peace.
by Patrick Haimzadeh
Representatives of the two Libyan parliaments signed an agreement in Morocco in December, under UN auspices, that opened the way for the appointment in January of an interim Government of National Accord, consisting of 32 ministers led by Tripoli businessman Fayez el-Sarraj. This demonstrates (...)

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