The country has settled into a tense east-west divide, but turmoil around the central bank, which handles Libya’s oil riches, has worsened a fraying, fragile political setup.
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East Libya’s Leader Keeps Tight Control Over Flood Aid
Khalifa Hifter, who oversees a military dictatorship that leads the eastern half of the divided, oil-rich nation, is dominating the response to the disaster and could use it to entrench his power further.
After 5 Years of Terror, a Town in Libya Finds Justice Frustratingly Elusive
Political chaos in the country has left little room for the reconciliation that many see as necessary for peace. Few places feel that more than Tarhuna, where a murderous band of brothers long menaced residents.
In Libyan Town Searching for Justice, a Struggle Even to Find Graves
Libya’s political chaos has left little room for the reconciliation that many residents see as necessary for peace. Few places feel that more than Tarhuna, where a murderous band of brothers reigned for years.
Libyans Try to Move On From Conflict With Comedy and Burgers
After more than a decade of chaos and war, fed-up Libyans are clamoring for peace — and making clear they’ve had enough violence: “We want to taste life, not death.”
Libya Slides Deeper Into Chaos as Parliament Picks New Government
The current prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeiba, rejected Parliament’s decision, raising concerns that the oil-rich African nation was returning to a divide with two rival governments.
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After a Decade of Chaos, Can a Splintered Libya Be Made Whole?
An interim government promises peace, unity and democratic elections. Skeptical Libyans say they’ve heard this promise before.
How Two Russians Got Caught Up in Libya’s War, Now an Action Movie
The Russians, who said they were doing sociology research, were jailed on charges of political meddling. It’s the latest tale of foreign intrigue in Libya.
Russian-Backed Libyan Commander Retreats From Tripoli
Belligerents on all sides of the Libyan conflict, including Turkey, Russia and the U.A.E., are preparing for a new stage after a pullback by the forces of the commander, Khalifa Hifter.