France's pursuit of its own long term interests in Libya is fueling the conflict and undermining the UN-backed peace process. International involvement from the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and most particularly France is exacerbating the conflict, making the process of national reconciliation elusive. When Gaddafi was in power, Libya produced some 1.6 million barrels per day, exported mostly to Italy and France. But some of Salame’s political moves have cast a shadow over his intentions, and whether, wittingly or unwittingly, he is favouring France’s interests in Libya. Salame’s impotence in front of Haftar’s inflexibility and disruption of the UN political process has raised many eyebrows.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 30, 2019 13:41 UTC