Since the long-awaited elections of 24 December 2021 were postponed, uncertainty has loomed over Libya as the country’s political chaos deepens by the day.
In February, the Tobruk-based House of Representatives in the east voted for Fathi Bashagha to become the country’s new prime minister. Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, whose internationally recognised government sits in Tripoli, refused to cede power until there was an elected government.
In the intervening months, and with tensions rising, deadly clashes have rocked Tripoli several times after Bashagha tried to take over the capital before being forced back.
Following these numerous failed attempts to enter Tripoli, the political situation has since opened up for new actors to come into prominence, paving the way for unexpected collaborations.
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