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1. Strife in Libya Could Presage Long Civil War.

Author

KIRKPATRICK, DAVID D., Zway, Suliman Ali, and Alfitory, Osama

Subjects
*ISLAM & politics, *CIVIL war, *POLITICAL stability, *TWENTY-first century, *SOCIAL history, LIBYAN history, 2011-, LIBYAN politics & government, 2011-
Abstract

The article discusses an increasing amount of conflict amongst tribes and cities in Libya, highlighting the possibility of a full-scale civil war breaking out in the country. Topics addressed include conflicts over Libya's main international airport, the presence of Islamist militant organization Ansar al-Shariah, and militias aligned with Islamist leader Salah Badi and with anti-Islamist leader Khalifa Hifter.

Published
2014

2. Libya Militias Fleeing Cities, Leaving Chaos.

Author

KIRKPATRICK, DAVID D. and Ali Zway, Suliman

Subjects
*LIBYAN Conflict, 2011-, *MILITIAS, *PUBLIC demonstrations, *POLITICAL violence, *UNDERGROUND movements, *TWENTY-first century, *SOCIAL history, LIBYAN politics & government, 2011-
Abstract

The article looks at the chaos and security issues stemming from the retreat of independent militias in Libyan cities, pursued by civilian protesters and armed groups. Information is provided on the challenges facing Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan as assassinations and bombings attributed to underground extremists increase while government facilities and private properties previously controlled by militias go without management. Attacks on the Libyan Army are also detailed.

Published
2013

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