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Libya’s new Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq speaks at a news conference with members of the government in Tripoli June 2, 2014. (Reuters/Hani Amara)
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General Khalifa Haftar speaks during a news conference at a sports club in Abyar, a small town to the east of Benghazi. on May 17, 2014. (Reuters/Esam Omran Al-Fetori)
Rallying around the General
When supporters of Khalifa Haftar stormed the headquarters of the Libyan General National Congress (GNC) late last week, it was not so much a demonstration of his political power as it was a confirmation of the fundamental weakness of the central government—even...Caption:
Vehicles of the Tripoli joint security forces move closer to the parliament building in Tripoli, Libya, Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Libyan national army)
Libyan government reinforces Tripoli defenses
London and Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Libyan government ordered members of loyalist militias to Tripoli on Monday, a day after fighters claiming loyalty to renegade general Khalifah Haftar stormed the parliament building in a show of support for his campaign against...Caption:
A man looks at destroyed warehouses following Friday’s clashes between Libyan irregular forces and Islamist militias in the eastern city of Benghazi, May 17, 2014. (REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori)
Libya: Benghazi clashes leave 70 dead as hundreds flee
Cairo and Benghazi, Asharq Al-Awsat—Hundreds of residents of Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi fled their homes on Saturday, fearing new clashes could erupt between forces loyal to former army commander Gen. Khalifa Haftar and extremist armed militias in the city,...Caption:
Reporters watch a live feed of Libyan members of parliament meeting to decide on the new prime minister at the parliament in Tripoli May 4, 2014. (Reuters/Ismail Zitouny)