Op-Ed: Libya’s kleptocratic patronage corrupting state institutionsBy Musab Zeiton. This has served as a distraction from what I consider to be the underlying problem that led up to the revolution, namely the Kleptocrats that maintain a stranglehold on Libyan socioeconomic prospects through their system of patronage that preserves their interests, thus corrupting state institutions. The impunity enjoyed by pre-2011 bad actors has only emboldened them and later actors resulting in a frenzy to usurper resources through lucrative posts at state institutions, only eroding public services. The physical battles are often connected as they are ultimately fuelled by opposing parties vying for control of exploitable institutions and assets. He currently serves as a Financial Crime Compliance Consultant at a global commercial and investment bank.

Source: Libya Today February 16, 2021 21:22 UTC