Multiple governments, many militias, countless weapons: The Situation in Libya is difficult to oversee. Who is General Haftar? And why he marches in the direction of Tripoli?
Everything is unfolding Who governs Libya?
The fall of longtime ruler Muammar al-Gaddafi left behind a power vacuum in Libya, which was quickly filled by various armed militias, powerful families, and terrorist groups. The de facto Power lies in the view of many experts with more armed groups than the politicians.
Al-Sarraj (in black) talks to commanders.
In Tripoli, in the West of the country, is the internationally recognized unit of government of Fayez al-Sarraj. Since the controversial parliamentary elections of 2014, there are in Tobruk, in the East of the North African country, a counter-government.
brokered by the French government and the United Nations have agreed to both pages several times on a truce, a peaceful power-sharing and elections. Even a choice there is: On the 10. December should be held parliamentary and presidential elections. It is unclear, however, whether this actually comes about.
