CAIRO — A year ago, Libya looked to be on a fragile path toward democracy, after more than a decade of civil war. After tentative steps towards unity, the country is once again being pulled apart, with two rival prime ministers claiming power. Libya has been wrecked by conflict since the NATO-backed Arab Spring uprising toppled autocratic ruler Moammar Gadhafi in 2011. He has positioned himself as one of the most powerful figures in western Libya, though he has clashed with some local militias. In 2014, his self-styled Libyan Arab Armed Forces battled extremists and other rival factions across eastern and southern Libya.

Source: Libya Today February 19, 2022 04:44 UTC