At least 32 people killed in fighting amid fears of escalating violence between rival governments
A man looks at a car burned during clashes in Tripoli, Libya, August 28 2022. Picture: HAZEM AHMED/REUTERS
An attempted democratic transition slid out of control as armed groups built local power bases and coalesced round rival political factions, seizing control of economic assets. In eastern Libya, the parliament declared Dbeibah’s government illegal and appointed a new one under Bashagha. Dbeibah rejected its moves, saying he would cede power only after an election.
When fighting erupted between two groups on Friday night, factions aligned with Bashagha began mounting what looked like co-ordinated attacks in a new effort to install him in the capital. But the move failed, apparently leaving Dbeibah more firmly entrenched.The powerful eastern faction of Haftar and parliament speaker Aguila Saleh has shown little willingness to compromise on its goal of removing Dbeibah and installing Bashagha.
Meanwhile, diplomacy has stalled and agreement on how to hold elections as a lasting solution to Libya’s political disputes looks further away than ever.
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