The latter is supported by the House of Representatives and the Libyan National Army, both essentially representing eastern Libya. In this abnormal new normal, we see the usual signs of instability progressing along with a flurry of what appears to be normal government and civilian activities. Efforts by the Tripoli government to force militias back into their bases failed to deliver and violence remains normal. Daily news and newspaper headlines will make efforts to show normalized activities taking place, like more airlines resuming operations and administrations making normal decisions. Clashes like the one that rocked Aljmail risk have become trivial and normal matter.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 14, 2024 15:04 UTC