After militant groups refused to disarm, they along with their allies began to contest territory and control over Libya’s fragile new national institutions. A large Turkish and part-Turkish minority also live throughout Libya’s major cities, particularly in the city of Misrata. This move partly incorporated elements of Libya’s political Islamic factions. The HoR is led by former General Khalifa Haftar, who commands the Libyan National Army (LNA). Egypt has been one of the HoR’s most crucial allies, providing weapons, military support, and safe haven through Libya’s eastern border.

Source: Libya Today September 27, 2022 17:00 UTC