Southern Libya, home of many oil fields, is now one of the most dangerous places in the world, where people are sold as slaves and where the war could spillover into neighboring countries. Seeking to appease public stress over the potential of dangerous groups entering Algeria from Libya, the Algerian defense ministry has been usually vocal about its activities in the southeast of the country. Media releases show troops that appear highly trained and prepared for combat, and ready to repel incursions from Libya. Early this month, Haftar launched an offensive to dislodge these various groups, with attacks against the military base of Temenhent in Sebha. This worsening situation has sent shockwaves to Algiers, which sees an escalation very near its border and the potential for a spillover.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 25, 2017 21:00 UTC