A unique backstoryAlthough a major player in post-revolution Libya, Haftar is still little-known outside of the country. That was until Libyan forces began to lose ground in an ongoing conflict with Chad. Both sides end up fighting IS and other militants but its Haftar’s forces who earn the most international recognition doing so. If Haftar’s forces do manage to secure Tripoli and the rest of the country, a dramatically different Libya may take root. There are even reports the Kremlin is seeking to set up long-term bases in west Libya.

Source: Libya Today May 14, 2019 01:41 UTC