General Haftar

LIBYA’S CIVIL WAR; THE WEST’S OIL CRUSADE NO ONE WANTED

Aug

Civil War, Egypt, General Haftar, Liberation National Army, Libya, National Accord Government, Oil, Qaddafi, Russia, Turkey, West

LIBYA’S CIVIL WAR; THE WEST’S OIL CRUSADE NO ONE WANTED

BY: Begona Arechalde PEJOURNAL - It has been a turbulent week in Libya. Following the UN-backed GNA government's announcement to recapture the city of Sirte on July 18, Egypt declared that it will deploy its troops in the neighboring country next Monday to protect its national security "from criminal armed militias and foreign terrorist elements." Turkey, the main GNA supporter in the war, warned Cairo that such a move could be considered an invasion. The United States, concerned about Russian influence in the region, has accused Moscow of breaking the arms embargo in the country. The Libyan Civil War began…

SCFR: Libya; Scene of Turkey-Egypt Proxy War

Jul

Egypt, Faiz al-Siraj, General Haftar, Libya, Moscow, North Africa, Paris, Turkey, Washington

SCFR: Libya; Scene of Turkey-Egypt Proxy War

PEJOURNAL - With the escalation of the armed conflict in Libya, and in particular the advance of the National Unity Government forces led by Faiz al-Siraj in areas beyond the capital, the domestic military scene in Libya and its equations have become much clearer. It has also led to obtaining further knowledge about international rivals supporting the either side in the Libyan conflict. However, the retreat of the so-called National Army forces under the command of General Haftar has also contributed to the controversy, prompting widespread reactions about the collapse of these forces (National Army). Western supporters and General Haftar’s…