With the backing of Gulf and European states, and even Salafi militias - Can Libya's Haftar take control of the country?
When Khalifa Haftar returned to Libya after the overthrow of Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, he found no support inside or outside the country. to take over the internationally-recognised government based in Tripoli in February 2014.
As a political and military operator, Haftar has also not shown hesitation in taking advantage of his opponent’s campaigns against Daesh terrorists for his own benefit. “It took only six weeks for Haftar to attract the United Arab Emirates’s extensive military and financial support, after Haftar’s failed attempt to takeover the unity government in Tripoli,” said Krieg, explaining that under the pretext of fighting terrorism, Haftar was able to take out all opposition.
Libyan General Brigadier General Mohammad al Qunidi, chief of the military intelligence loyal to Prime Minister Fayiz al Sarraa,Haftar’s most recent offensive on Tripoli was being conducted with Egyptian, Emirati, and Saudi arms.
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