The self-styled Libyan National Army, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, launched a surprise offensive against the capital last week, a move that could potentially drag the country back into civil war. Libya has been gripped by unrest since the 2011 uprising that overthrew and killed longtime dictator Moammar Kadafi. In recent years, the country has been governed by rival authorities in the east and in the west — Tripoli — each backed by various armed groups.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 07, 2019 17:13 UTC