Arezki’s OpinionBy Rim Taher:Oil-rich but war-scarred Libya has for years been ruled by two rival governments, but now some analysts see faint signs of progress toward reconciliation between them. Paradoxically, the observers say, Bashaga’s political demise could signal that the Haftar camp is moving towards rapprochement with the internationally recognised government in the capital Tripoli. Bashagha was suspended on May 16 by the eastern-based parliament, which also announced an investigation against him for unspecified reasons. The move against Bashagha “sealed the end of the political life of this former strongman,” said analyst Hasni Abidi of the Geneva-based Institute for Arab and Mediterranean Cultures. Badi said Haftar had offered to suspend Bashagha, a move that had the “blessing” of Egypt.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 24, 2023 16:10 UTC