While You Weren’t Looking, General Haftar Has Been Taking Over Libya . Despite the drawn-out political instability plaguing the country, a negotiated rise to power for Haftar is not the answer. . . . . . . . . . . ..…

In the eight years Haftar has been one of handful of strongmen to take advantage of the descent into disarray.. Based in the city of Benghazi, Haftar wields control over much of Libya, and has his sights set on Tripoli.. ..…

Haftar, commander, last Thursday announced offensive against Tripoli, where the country's internationally-recognized government is seated. ... Haftar and LNA have been backed by certain Arab governments, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Libya's Egypt... ..…

Leading the military, General Khalifa Haftar has vowed on an assault on Tripoli, the country's capital city and seat of the administration backed by members of the United Nations Security Council. ..…