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In February, Bathily announced a new initiative to hold parliamentary and presidential elections, which he is pushing to take place this year to end the political stalemate.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278957
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The National Conference, which aims to garner Libyans’ thoughts on the conflict and promote reconciliation, is part of the UN’s September 2017 ‘Action Plan’ for ending the…
The impact of the rising number of local truces.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201071
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Libyan factions are divided over what constitutional basis to use for the elections, as the 2017 draft was controversial and not widely accepted. The debate also feeds into…
Tensions have risen since Syrian government shelling killed seven Turkish soldiers and a civilian contractor in north-western Syria on February 3. Although President Recep Tayyip…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250577
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Moves are already underway that empower eastern actors to dominate the Libyan state. Appendages to Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) will increasingly govern the…
Short-term reunification of the PFG, which split as a result of the national power struggle, could help streamline current operations, but it is only the first step towards the…
France has supported eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar while Italy backs the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA). Germany has been enlisted by the UN to…
External influences.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212246
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In January, eastern-based military leader Khalifa Haftar forced the closure of oil export terminals in the Gulf of Sirte, causing oil production and exports to plummet by 80-90%…