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international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Haftar's Moscow Visit: Seeking Support and Recognition"

Renegade Libyan general Khalifa Haftar, who leads forces in eastern Libya, held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Haftar, who has close ties with Moscow and relies on Russian mercenary group Wagner for military support, discussed the situation in Libya and the wider region with Putin. This is their first meeting since 2019. Despite UN resolutions calling for the withdrawal of foreign military forces from Libya, hundreds of Wagner personnel remain stationed in the east under Haftar's control. Russia's interest in Africa has grown since facing sanctions and isolation due to its war on Ukraine.

via Al Jazeera English|

#international-relations #khalifa-haftar #libya

politics3 years ago•7 min saved

The Troubling Ascendancy of Haftar's Sons in Eastern Libya

Khalifa Haftar, the strongman of eastern Libya, has placed his six sons in positions of political and military power. His youngest son, Saddam Haftar, has been appointed head of the Disaster Response Committee to handle the recent catastrophic floods in Derna. However, Saddam Haftar is known for embezzlement and human rights violations, raising concerns about corruption and the securitization of aid. The Haftar family's rise to power in Libya's east is seen as a source of despair for the Libyan people, who have already suffered from decades of neglect and instability.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#corruption #humanitarian-crisis #khalifa-haftar

humanitarian-crisis3 years ago•4 min saved

Warlord Exploits Libya Floods for Power, Observers Warn

Observers claim that warlord Khalifa Haftar and his sons are using the response to the devastating floods in Libya's Derna city as a means to exert control rather than provide humanitarian relief. The floods, caused by two burst dams during a storm, have resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread destruction. Haftar's military presence and control over aid efforts have created bottlenecks, hindering relief operations. Haftar's sons, including Saddam Haftar, have also sought to consolidate their power and control over international aid teams. Critics fear that investigations into the disaster will be limited in scope and fail to hold those responsible fully accountable.

via The Guardian|

#control #disaster-response #floods

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Libyan Parliament Suspends and Replaces Eastern-based PM Bashagha

Libya's eastern-based parliament has suspended Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha and assigned his duties to his finance minister, Osama Hamada. Bashagha, who was appointed last year, has been unable to enter the capital Tripoli or take over from Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, leading to a standoff between the two. The powerful eastern faction supports Bashagha, while the numerous factions controlling Tripoli and the rest of the northwest oppose him. Libya has been split between rival administrations since 2014, leading to several bouts of conflict.

via Al Jazeera English|

#abdulhamid-al-dbeibah #fathi-bashagha #khalifa-haftar