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The beginning of November saw the first Catholic-Muslim Forum held in the Vatican – which came about on a Muslim initiative. One of the participants was the Jesuit and professor of Islam Studies, Christian Troll. In an interview with Lewis Gropp, he talks about freedom of religion in Europe and Islamic countries, and the challenges of the Enlightenment for belief

The country is back to rule by two governments – but support is growing for devolution instead of the stalled international push for national elections, Libya looks more divided than at any time since the 2011 revolution. It boasts one government in Tripoli ruling the west, and another in Sirte which is recognised in the east – but there are also divisions inside both areas. The south is contested but remains largely ignored.

Anticipation that Libya would, within a couple of months, have a polity established through democratic elections, was rudely punctured.

Anticipation that Libya would, within a couple of months, have a polity established through democratic elections, was rudely punctured.

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