كل ما تود معرفته عن Khalifa Haftar

Members of the Turkish-backed Libyan army at a graduation ceremony.

In Libya, foreign interference knocks on an open door

While foreign actors have exploited Libya's fragility, blame also lies with the country's ruling elite for being overly eager to cheaply barter their country's sovereignty

Stephanie Williams 15 July 2023

Libya's warring factions are not fighting and oil is flowing, but this illusion of stability can disappear anytime. A legitimate government is key to ensuring development in the country.

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Perpetual deadlock is limiting Libya's potential

Libya's warring factions are not fighting and oil is flowing, but this illusion of stability can disappear anytime. A legitimate government is key to ensuring development in the country.

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Khalifa Haftar: The Libyan General and Warlord Aspiring to the Presidency

Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army, has officially suspended his military duties in preparation for a likely candidacy in the presidential elections scheduled in…

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Libyan Army Retakes Tripoli as Warring Parties Resume Truce Talks

Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) declared itself in full control of Tripoli on Thursday after recapturing the capital's airport a day before, all but driving Field MarshalKhalifa…

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Khalifa Haftar: The Libyan General in a Battle for Control of the Capital

Caption Born in 1943 in Tarhouna, Libya, Haftar was one of the group of officers led by Col Muammar Gaddafi which seized power from King Idris in 1969. He took part in the…

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