Libyans hope a new political transitional can unite the country and bring about a reconciliation process – but many hurdles remain. Great article from ⁦@AP⁩ on some important steps taken by the Libyan representatives and appreciation for the UN role. As part of last October’s ceasefire agreement, foreign fighters and mercenaries were supposed to leave the country in three months. Despite being out of the political scene, Haftar is hoping to remain a player in a military capacity. While comparatively weaker since April 2019, he still has enough power to disrupt ongoing peace negotiations on account of the UAE’s vital support.

Source: Libya Today February 09, 2021 09:45 UTC