Libya's Armed Group Catch-22 | The Washington Institute
Because the government ceded too much authority to local militias and tribal intermediaries, no one can dismantle them without risking their lives.
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Because the government ceded too much authority to local militias and tribal intermediaries, no one can dismantle them without risking their lives.
The Islamic State has exploited the chaos in Libya to extend its influence.
Recent deadly clashes between two largest armed groups in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, underscore the dire security situation there and are undermining preparations for elections slated for later this year, the top UN envoy for the country said on Tuesday.
Libya: Fierce clashes in Tripoli highlight ‘precarious’ situation
Recent deadly clashes between two largest armed groups in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, underscore the dire security situation there and are undermining preparations for elections slated for later this year, the top UN envoy for the country said on Tuesday.