As of today, it is possible that the militias will either submit to Dbeibah’s government or join forces with other opposing groups: all of which could eventually allow Haftar to advance to the west
Arturo Varvelli on the evolution of the Libyan situation
Gheniwa was the de facto king of Tripoli. His henchmen controlled the internal security agency–money transfers from the central bank, numerous public companies and ministries
You do not build a state through targeted assassinations. This episode could be seen as an attempt to replicate the model adopted by Haftar, risking generating more instability
The situation will create a socio-economic crisis for Libya’s long-suffering population, one that could quickly turn violent given the rivalries still tearing the country apart
With reconstruction efforts affecting not only Derna but also other cities in Libya, Haftar and his sons want to show that the part they control is pacified