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Libya Review
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libya Faces New Crisis as Rival Forces Mobilize in Tripoli
Significant military reinforcements have arrived in Tripoli amid rising tensions and concerns over a possible armed clash in the Libyan capital. According to media reports, Major General Ali Kanna, the commander of the Southern Military Zone under Libya's Presidential Council, has arrived in Tripoli with approximately 1,000 fighters from Tuareg forces mobilized from the southern city of Ubari. These forces are believed to have been deployed as part of the preparations by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba's government for a potential military confrontation with the Special Deterrence Force, also known as the Radaa Force, led by Abdelraouf Kara. According to local reports, Dbaiba's government is facing a shortage of loyal fighters, as several armed factions, particularly those based in Zawiya, have refused to join the anticipated conflict or have maintained their support for the powerful Radaa Force. The same sources report that Dbaiba's government is urgently recruiting additional fighters from across Libya and may even consider bringing in foreign mercenaries to strengthen its position and attempt to quickly secure victory if hostilities break out. The Radaa Force is widely recognized as one of the most powerful armed groups in Tripoli. It operates with significant autonomy, despite its formal affiliation with state security institutions. The force controls several key facilities in the capital and is closely associated with the Salafi-Madkhali ideology, making it a major political and military player in Libya's fragmented security landscape. The deployment of southern forces to Tripoli has triggered growing fears of an imminent armed confrontation that could plunge the city back into violent conflict. Analysts warn that a clash between Dbaiba's government and the Radaa Force could destabilize Tripoli and exacerbate Libya's broader political crisis. No official comments have been made by either Dbaiba's government or the Radaa Force regarding these military movements. However, the situation in Tripoli remains highly volatile, with observers closely monitoring the developments. Tags: Abdulhamid DbaibaArmed Clasheslibyatripoli
Asharq Al-Awsat
31-05-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Libya Protesters Call on PM to Quit in Third Weekly March
Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Tripoli on Friday for the third week in a row to demand the resignation of UN-recognized Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah following recent clashes in Libya's capital. At least 200 people had assembled by late afternoon, with several hundred more following suit later. Some blasted slogans on loudspeakers from their cars. Libya is split between the UN-recognized government in Tripoli, led by Dbeibah, and a rival administration in the east controlled by the family of military strongman Khalifa Haftar. The North African country has remained deeply divided since the 2011 NATO-backed revolt that toppled and killed longtime leader Moamer Kadhafi. National elections scheduled for December 2021 were postponed indefinitely due to disputes between the two rival powers, AFP reported. The recent unrest came after deadly clashes between armed groups controlling different areas of Tripoli killed at least eight people, according to the UN. The clashes were sparked by the killing of an armed faction leader by a group aligned with Dbeibah's government -- the 444 Brigade which later fought a third group, the Radaa force that controls parts of eastern Tripoli and the city's airport. The fighting broke out also after Dbeibah announced a string of executive orders seeking to dismantle Radaa and dissolve other Tripoli-based armed groups but excluding the 444 Brigade. The government and UN support mission in Libya have been pressing efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire since. Last Saturday, a separate protest in Tripoli drew hundreds in support of Dbeibah. Demonstrators condemned the armed groups and called for the reinstatement of Libya's 1951 constitution, which was abolished by Kadhafi after his 1969 coup.
Arab News
30-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Libya protesters call on PM to quit in third weekly march
TRIPOLI: Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Tripoli on Friday for the third week in a row to demand the resignation of UN-recognized Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah following recent clashes in Libya's capital. Demonstrators chanted 'Dbeibah out,' 'the people want the fall of the government,' and 'long live Libya.' At least 200 people had assembled by late afternoon, with several hundred more following suit later. Some blasted slogans on loudspeakers from their cars. Libya is split between the UN-recognized government in Tripoli, led by Dbeibah, and a rival administration in the east controlled by the family of military strongman Khalifa Haftar. The North African country has remained deeply divided since the 2011 NATO-backed revolt that toppled and killed longtime leader Muammar Qaddafi. National elections scheduled for December 2021 were postponed indefinitely due to disputes between the two rival powers. The recent unrest came after deadly clashes between armed groups controlling different areas of Tripoli killed at least eight people, according to the UN. The clashes were sparked by the killing of an armed faction leader by a group aligned with Dbeibah's government — the 444 Brigade which later fought a third group, the Radaa force that controls parts of eastern Tripoli and the city's airport. The fighting broke out also after Dbeibah announced a string of executive orders seeking to dismantle Radaa and dissolve other Tripoli-based armed groups but excluding the 444 Brigade. The government and UN support mission in Libya have been pressing efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire since. Last Saturday, a separate protest in Tripoli drew hundreds in support of Dbeibah. Demonstrators condemned the armed groups and called for the reinstatement of Libya's 1951 constitution, which was abolished by Qaddafi after his 1969 coup.
Jordan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
AU urges permanent ceasefire in Libya after clashes
ADDIS ABABA — The African Union (AU) called for a permanent ceasefire in Libya on Saturday after deadly clashes in the capital earlier this month and demonstrations demanding the prime minister's resignation. The latest fighting in the conflict-torn North African country pitted an armed group aligned with the Tripoli-based government against factions it has sought to dismantle, resulting in at least eight dead, according to the United Nations. Despite a lack of a formal ceasefire, the clashes mostly ended last week, with the Libya defence ministry saying this week that efforts towards a truce were "ongoing". On Saturday, the AU's Peace and Security Council condemned the recent violence, calling for an "unconditional and permanent ceasefire". In a statement on X, the council urged "inclusive, Libyan-led reconciliation", adding that it "appeals for no external interference". Libya is split between the UN-recognised government in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and a rival administration in the east. The country has remained deeply divided since the 2011 NATO-backed revolt that toppled and killed longtime leader Muammar Qadhafi. The clashes were sparked by the killing of an armed faction leader by a group aligned with Dbeibah's government -- the 444 Brigade, which later fought a third group, the Radaa force that controls parts of eastern Tripoli and the city's airport. It came after Dbeibah announced a string of executive orders seeking to dismantle Radaa and dissolve other Tripoli-based armed groups but excluding the 444 Brigade.
Al Arabiya
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
African Union urges permanent ceasefire in Libya after clashes
The African Union called for a permanent ceasefire in Libya on Saturday after deadly clashes in the capital earlier this month and demonstrations demanding the prime minister's resignation. The latest fighting in the conflict-torn North African country pitted an armed group aligned with the Tripoli-based government against factions it has sought to dismantle, resulting in at least eight dead, according to the United Nations. Despite a lack of a formal ceasefire, the clashes mostly ended last week, with the Libya Defense Ministry saying this week that efforts towards a truce were 'ongoing.' On Saturday, the AU's Peace and Security Council condemned the recent violence, calling for an 'unconditional and permanent ceasefire.' In a statement on X, the council urged 'inclusive, Libyan-led reconciliation,' adding that it 'appeals for no external interference.' Libya is split between the UN-recognized government in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and a rival administration in the east. The clashes were sparked by the killing of an armed faction leader by a group aligned with Dbeibah's government -- the 444 Brigade, which later fought a third group, the Radaa force that controls parts of eastern Tripoli and the city's airport. It came after Dbeibah announced a string of executive orders seeking to dismantle Radaa and dissolve other Tripoli-based armed groups but excluding the 444 Brigade.
