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Who was Muammar Gaddafi? What happened in the Arab Spring? What were the reasons behind Britain, France and America intervening in Libya in 2011? And why is there still fighting going on today? In this episode we'll explain the story behind one of the most consequential (and confusing) conflicts of recent times. In this episode, we were joined by the renowned poet and playwright Inua Ellams, who has written plays including Barber Shop Chronicles and An Evening With An Immigrant. ----------------- CREDITS:  Muammar Gaddafi - Zenga Zenga Song - Noy Alooshe Remix (YouTube video clip by Noy Alooshe) Clinton recalls night of Benghazi attack, © Associated Press British Foreign Secretary meets head of Libyan National Army, © Associated Press    

*) Russia deploys peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh The first group of Russian peacekeepers has been deployed to the Karabakh conflict zone hours after the ceasefire deal. The deal came after significant advances by Azerbaijani forces that prompted the Armenian-backed leader of Nagorno-Karabakh to say it was impossible for them to carry on. Several ceasefires announced over the past six weeks crumbled almost immediately but the current agreement appeared to be holding. *) Libya talks reach election breakthrough - UN United Nations-led talks on Libya’s future have decided to hold elections within 18 months. Libya has been in chaos since 2011 and divided since 2014 between rival factions in east and west. The internationally recognised Government of National Accord holds power in the capital Tripoli, while warlord Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army holds sway in the east. *) US warns of more China sanctions over Hong Kong moves The United States has warned of further sanctions against China after the ousting of four anti-Beijing lawmakers. National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said the US would continue to identify and sanction those responsible for extinguishing Hong Kong's freedom. The US has imposed sanctions on four more officials accused of curbing freedoms in Hong Kong. *) Iran enriched uranium 12 times over limit set in 2015 deal - IAEA The United Nations nuclear agency has reported that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium is now more than 12 times the limit set in a 2015 deal. The report said that as of November 2, Iran's total enriched uranium stockpile was almost 2443 kilogrammes. The 2015 nuclear deal allows Iran only to keep a stockpile of 202.8 kilogrammes. And finally… *) New PlayStation hits market ready for battle with latest Xbox Sony's PlayStation 5 goes on sale just two days after rival Microsoft released its newest Xbox. Currently, the PS5 is only available in Australia, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, North America and South Korea. Gamers elsewhere will have to wait until November 19 to purchase it.

On this episode of Going Underground, we firstly speak to the head of the UN Support Mission to Libya, Stephanie Turco Williams. She discusses the situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic in the country, which has been in turmoil since the killing of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, how foreign interference and arms coming in from abroad are fuelling the ongoing war in Libya, the announcement that Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj will resign as prime minister of the Government of National Accord, the need for reconciliation between the GNA and Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army, the ongoing refugee crisis, and more! Finally, Going Underground’s deputy editor, Charlie Cooke, speaks to Julian Sands, actor in the film ‘The Painted Bird’, which portrays the horrors of World War II through a child’s eyes, who suffers horrific abuse while seeking safety. He discusses the relevance of the film today as millions around the world are forced to flee their homes due to war, the themes of the film, which are relevant to modern-day politics with hostility towards refugees and migrants, the coronavirus crisis and its effect on the film and entertainment industry, and much more!

The state of Libya, which is a country of significant strategic value in the south-central Mediterranean, continues to be torn between domestic forces supported by regional and global powers. The winning side of the ongoing conflict between the Western-based Government of National Accord and the Eastern-based Libyan National Army, will grant their respective allies control of major economic and energy benefits. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, Analyst. - Dr. Eran Lerman, Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute of Strategy and Security and Lecturer at Shalem College (Central Israel). - Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center (Central Israel). Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/libya-conflict-intensifies-amid-foreign-intervention/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/libyas-gna-attacks-rebels-with-turkish-drones/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/un-condemns-lna-attacks-in-libya-and-renews-call-for-truce-with-gna/ #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To perches TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

I dagens avsnitt bland annat: Bibeltrogen präst som avkragats får rätt av överklagandenämnden, England inför negativ avtalsbindning för organdonation, eugenik och bevarandet av den ryska civilisationen, Libyen på väg att delas i två länder när Khalifa Haftar meddelar att han inte längre vill erövra Tripoli samt Joe Bidens rasistiska radioblunder och andra fadäser https://radio.bubb.la/sondag-24-maj-2020/ Länkar som diskuterades i dagens sändning: Präst som avkragats av Luleå stifts domkapitel efter att ha uttryckt bibeltrogen syn på homosexualitet och evolutionen får rätt av överklagandenämnden som konstaterar att prästens ståndpunkt inte kan “strida mot Svenska kyrkans tro, bekännelse och lära” eftersom kyrkan bestämt sig för att rymma olika teologiska synsätt England inför negativ avtalsbindning för organdonation efter döden, besökare, nyanlända, minderåriga och förståndshandikappade undantagna Vladimir Putin: Ryssland utgör särskild civilisation vars framtid måste skyddas genom AI, genetik, obemannade fordon och överljudsvapen, 2 miljarder USD har tidigare avsatts för forskning i genetik och alla ryska medborgare ska få ”genetiska pass” till 2025 Murmansk blir speciell ekonomisk zon med skattelättnader och ekonomiska incitament för att uppmuntra investeringar, fyra projekt får särskild prioritet och fler kommer att läggas till listan, väntas leda till 127 miljarder RUB i investeringar och 1500 nya jobb Krigsherren Khalifa Haftar meddelar att hans Libyan National Army följer folkmandatet att styra östra Libyen och att FN-uppgörelsen från 2015 för att ena landet hör till historien – LNA stöttas av Ryssland, Egypten och Förenade Arabemiraten medan regeringen stöttas av Turkiet Joe Biden säger under intervju i radioprogram populärt bland svarta lyssnare att den som har svårt att välja mellan att rösta på honom eller Donald Trump inte är svart Läckt ljudupptagning från påstått telefonsamtal mellan Joe Biden och Ukrainas dåvarande president Petro Porosjenko tydliggör Joe Bidens krav om avskedande av chefsåklagare Viktor Sjokin, Biden har tidigare hävdat att kravet var en del i Obamaadministrationens anti-korruptionsarbete, men i samtalet klargör Porosjenko att inga misstankar funnits mot Sjokin men att han som del i uppgörelse med Biden ändå avskedat honom

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss the suitability of unmanned platforms for the anti-submarine warfare mission, look at Germany's long -running attempts to find a replacement of its ageing Tornado fleet and hear how the US Army is using video demonstrations to assess equipment.Newsround (00:39)In the news this week, Germany plans to extend procurement within the future soldier programme beyond the end of this year, when deliveries were scheduled to finish.  There's plenty of life left in the Cold War-era B-1 Lancer bomber, as the US Air Force aims to upgrade a squadron to carry some of the most advanced long-range munitions in the US inventory.Saab has conducted a landmark flight trial of its X-band AESA radar, which is planned as an upgrade on Gripen C/D aircraft in service with five air forces worldwide. In the Middle East, Iran claims to have developed two new 3D, long-range, phased-array radars for air defence. News focus:News Editor Ben Vogel reports on the Libyan National Army finding a dismantled fuselage from a Polish-made Warmate loitering munition in the northwest of the country. He considers how these incidents reflect a broader failure of export controls and how that the UN arms embargo on both sides in the Libyan civil war appears porous and almost non-existent. Air Editor Tim Martin dives into another side-effect of the current pandemic, as the US Army has approved for the Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) competitors to video test flights of their systems as an alternative to in-person review. Deep Dive – Germany's Tornado fleet replacement (12:34)Tim Martin is on the line with Torben Schütz, Research Fellow for Armament Policy at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) Security and Defence Programme, to understand more about the politics involved in the replacement of Germany's Tornado fleet. Interview: SEA (24:02)Senior Editor - Naval Richard Thomas speaks to business development director at SEA Peter Hodgkinson about how the proliferation of submarines in the world's oceans calls for a rapid response in the development of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and the role that unmanned platforms can play.Music and sound mixing by Fred Prest

On FPF #440, I cover all the breaking news from Iraq, including Iran's missile attack on the al-Asad Airbase in Iraq. The attack was a response to the US assassination of Soleimani. The assassination has provoked moves by several actors. US and allies are moving troops in and out of Iraq. The Iraqi government voted to kick Americans out of Iraq. Trump took to Twitter to make several threats of what would happen if Iran responded by harming American interests.  Links Around the Empire - Elijah Magnier Soleimani Update Trump said Soleimani was killed because he had killed Americans and planned to kill more. After the killing of Soleimani, Secretary of State Pompeo said the US carried out the attack to prevent an inanimate attack that endangered 100s of US soldiers. Pompeo said the US  is committed to de-escalation. [Link] Daniel Larison explains the Trump admin’s intelligence that Soleimani presented an imminent threat to Americans. The legal authority for the strike is very thin. [Link] The Department of Homeland Security says there are no credible threats to the US homeland. [Link] Iran says Soleimani was in Iraq to give a message to Saudi Arabia. Saudi and Iran have been working through Iraqi back channels to reduce tensions. [Link] Iran names the Quds Force deputy Esmail Ghaani to replace Soleimani as the head of the Quds force. [Link] Iran said it will retaliate against the US for the killing of Soleimani. [Link] Iran says it will no longer abide by the limits set in the Nuclear Deal. The US withdrew from the deal in May of 2018, and at the time, Iran was still complying with the deal. After the US left the deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran, Iran has stepped back from its commitments to the deal. Iran will continue to allow IAEA inspections of its facilities. [Link] The US urges all citizens to leave Iraq. [Link] US oil workers in southern Iraq are leaving the country following the US assassination of Soleimani. [Link] The US will deploy about 3,500 paratroopers to the Middle East. [Link] The US will also deploy a task force of Army Rangers. [Link] The US deploys six B-52 bombers to Deigo Garcia. The US deployed B-52s to May and those returned to the US a few months after. [Link] Germany is moving 30 of its 120 soldiers deployed to Iraq to Jordan or Kuwait. [Link] The US will designate the Iraqi Shia militia Asaib Ahl al-Haq a terror group. [Link] The US-led coalition fighting the US says its new mission is to protest coalition forces. [Link] The coalition has also paused the training of Iraqi forces. [Link] Trump threatens to strike 52 Iranian targets if Iran responds to the American assassination of Soleimani. [Link] Secretary of Defense Esper suggests the Pentagon may not follow Trump’s order to commit war crimes and target Iranian cultural sites. [Link] Trump ‘informs’ Congress through Twitter that if Iran targets Americans he will strike back, even with disproportionate force. [Link] Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says the House will vote on a War Powers Resolution to limit Trump’s war-making abilities against Iran. [Link] Trump gives a report to Congress on the operation and decision to assassinate Soleimani. The entire document is classified. [Link] NATO suspended the training of Iraqi forces. [Link] Americans respond to the assassination with protests in cities across the country. [Link] On Saturday, several reports of rockets hitting Iraqi bases and various sites around Baghdad. [Link] Three Rockets hit Baghdad on Sunday. [Link] Iraq’s prime minister - along with most other high rankings and influential Shia Iraqis - condemn the assassination of Soleimani. [Link] Iraq's parliament passed a resolution that calls for working to have the withdrawal of all foreign forces. The resolution targets the US. Iraq’s Prime Minister - who is in a caretaker’s role - said he is working on a plan to expel all foreign troops. [Link] In response to the resolution, Trump says the US will not leave Iraq until Iraq pay the US for military infrastructure the US built. Trump says he can force the Iraqis to pay through sanctions. [Link] A leaked Department of Defense memo to Iraq appeared to suggest the US was withdrawing from Iraq. Esper said the memo was poorly worded and incorrect. The memo was informing the Iraqi government of increased US troop movements in Iraq. [Link] Kenya Al-Shabaab carries out an attack on a Kenyan military base that houses US forces. [Link] One US soldier and two Department of Defense contractors were killed in the attack. [Link] The US has deployed additional forces to Kenya to increase security. Al-Shabaab carried out an attack on a telecommunications mast. Four civilians were killed in the attack. [Link] Libya Turkey will begin deploying forces to support Libya’s UN-recognized government, the Government of National Accord. The government's military was attacked by the Libyan National Army on Saturday, killing 33. [Link] The Libyan National Army is advancing on the city of Sirte. The Government of National Accord has held Sirte since it was liberated from the Islamic State with the help of US airpower in 2016. The LNA claims to control the city. [Link] Sahel Fourteen people died when a bus of students hit an explosive device in Burkina Faso It is unclear who planted the explosive device. [Link] At least 30 people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bridge in Nigeria. [Link]

Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dr. Stephen Bryen. Dr. Bryen is a former Reagan era Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for technology security, a noted Military Technologist and Asia Times Columnist. We discuss breaking news of Turkey’s Erdogan ‘saber rattling’ using Turkish Navy vessels to disrupt Cypriot offshore drilling in its Exclusive Economic Zone and chasing off an Israeli research vessel supporting the Cypriot effort. Dr. Bryen considers Erdogan’s use of military force as a “reckless, and provocative”. In reaction, Cyprus has appealed to NATO for naval support opposing Erdogan’s arbitrary claim over offshore gas development rights in the Eastern Mediterranean threatening Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and Egypt. The EU, Italy, France are not buying Erdogan’s bullying tactics to muscle into the offshore energy potential of the Eastern Mediterranean Levantine Basin. The EU is backing the Triple Alliance of Israel, Cyprus and Greece by underwriting the $20 billion East Med submarine gas pipeline that avoids passing through Turkey. It would provide the EU with an alternative source of natural gas to Russia’s Nordstream pipeline in the Baltic Sea feeding Germany and the Russian-backed Turkish Stream pipeline. Even Erdogan’s claim to Libya’s offshore energy resources may be for naught as the UN – backed Islamic government may be in imminent collapse given advances by the forces of Field Marshall Haftar’s Libyan National Army backed by Russia. Then there are Erdogan’s threats to eject NATO from Incirlik with 60 over aging nuclear weapons. Dr. Bryen contends those weapons serve no useful purpose, as there are no aircraft that can use them. The real danger is the plutonium in the nuclear cores that Erdogan could use to develop his own nuclear weapons. The White House and the Pentagon are stymied on how to retain Turkey in NATO, given Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems and imminent industrial deal with Russia to co-produce either SU-35’s or SU 57’s. The US Congress in anger about Turkey’s dalliance with Russia, incursion in northeastern Syria, land grab in Iraq and support for Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza has passed a resolution condemning Turkey’s role in the Armenian Genocide during and after WWI, what Dr. Bryen called “an historic fact”. With impeachment of President Trump looming, the Administration’s attempt to keep Turkey in NATO, according to Dr. Bryen is not going well. On the matter of whether the US and Israel are confronting Iran internally and in riot plagued Lebanon and Iraq, as well as Syria, Dr. Bryen said the US is not doing enough. He noted the recent insertion of armored vehicles in Iraq endeavoring to suppress violent protests against the Iraqi government and Iranian Sh’ia proxies. Iran’s objectives Bryen contends are “to control Iraq, Syria and Lebanon and make war on Israel”. The only bright exception was US Secretary of State Pompeo announcement giving encrypted communications support for domestic opposition in Iran. Despite the political stalemate in Israel, the IDF carried out raids in Syria effectively taking out the IRGC headquarters there. On President Trump’s announcement of withdrawing 4,000 troops from Afghanistan Bryen suggests it amounts to declaring victory in the 19-year war with the possibility of collapse of the government there and likely return of the Islamist Taliban. Beyond the Matrix 18DEC2019 - PODCAST

War Brief: Police kill 4 who tried to assassinate official in Mogadishu, and in Iraq, Peshmerga forces foil an ISIS attack in disputed area of Khanaqin and more

Since the overthrow of long-time dictator Muammar Al Qadafi in 2011, with the support of NATO, Libya was thrown into chaos with no foreseen end. For the past few years a power struggle has emerged between the internationally recognized government led by Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj and the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army led by General Khalifa Haftar who receives military support from regional powers, and the US and Russia The latest episode in this power struggle started in April with the advancement of General Haftar towards the Capital, Tripoli. The confrontations have so far claimed hundreds of lives. Also earlier this month an air strike by the Haftar forces on the Tajoura immigration detention centre in eastern Tripoli claimed the lives of at least 40 refugees and migrants, and injured more than 80. Amnesty International said that around 600 people were trapped in the detention center with no way to escape, AND called for the attack to be independently investigated as a war crime. Khalil Bendib speaks with Ali Ahmida, Professor of Political Science at the University of New England in Maine. He asks him about the regional and international players who are fueling the conflict as well as latest on the battle for Tripoli . Next we speak with attorney Zoha Khalil from Palestine Legal about the resolution proposed by congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota which aims to protect the use of boycott as a constitutionally protected free speech and as a tool for social change. It comes around the same time, the congressional Democrats are advancing an non-binding resolution to condemn the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions or the BDS movement against Israel. Although the resolution does not reference Israel or BDS specifically it is understood to be in response to national and state legislations attempting to criminalize those engaging in boycott activities against Israel.

A shock call from President Trump to head of the Libyan National Army, "Field Marshall" Hafter, praising him for keeping the oil safe in eastern Libya, has upended US policy. Now the US supports both the UN-appointed government in Tripoli and Hafter's forces fighting against it. What's it all about? Iran, sanctions, Saudi Arabia, oil, and Israel. Who wins in this international proxy war...?

On this NewsReal, Joe & Niall interview James & JoAnne Moriarty, a couple who witnessed the mayhem unleashed on Libya in 2011, and who have since dedicated their lives to speaking out about what's really happening to that country. Libya has been in the news recently because of a huge push by forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army to retake Tripoli - a development that could end 8 years of hell for the Libyan people. The Moriartys had much to tell us on that...

Monday, April 8, 2019 The US calls for an immediate halt to the latest fighting in Libya, and former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is removed from the company’s board. This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, April 8th. Haftar's forces advance on Tripoli Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar is advancing on the capital Tripoli. His self-styled Libyan National Army launched an offensive against the capital last week. The oil and gas producer and refugee transit point has been fractured since 2011. That's when NATO backed the overthrow of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi who was killed in October that year. US to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terror group The Trump administration is planning to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a "foreign terrorist organisation." Officials said off the record it could happen as early as Monday. It's the first time the US has labeled another country's military as a terror group. Critics say it could further destabilise the region and open up the US military to similar moves. US Homeland Security chief resigns Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned as US Homeland Security secretary. She resigned as Trump is ramping up his attacks on immigrants and refugees heading north from Central and Latin America. Nielsen is the latest Trump appointee to resign or be fired as the revolving door at the White House keeps spinning. Rwanda marks 25th anniversary of genocide Rwanda has begun a week of ceremonies to remember the 800,000 Tutsi and Hutus murdered during the Rwandan genocide. The genocide began on April 7, 1994, when the Hutu majority began killing members of the Tutsi minority and moderate Hutus. Most of victims were Tutsis. The killing was triggered by the still unexplained assassination of Rwanda's ethnic Hutu president on April 6, 1994. Today's President Paul Kagame has won praise for his efforts at ethnic reconciliation. And finally, Shareholders remove Carlos Ghosn from Nissan board Shareholders at Nissan have removed former chief Carlos Ghosn from the company's board. Ghosn is facing trial in Japan over financial fraud. He denies the charges and says he is the victim of a boardroom coup. Ghosn played a key role in rescuing Nissan from near bankruptcy two decades ago. And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com.

We will have an answer Friday to the questions coming from the June 23, 2016 vote of 51.9% in favor of leaving the European Union. There's one week left to file your federal income taxes. The Libyan National Army has continued its push to enter Tripoli on Sunday, ignoring the pleas from the United Nations to end the fighting in which at least 35 people have died since last week. Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.

TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, April 5th. *)Libya’s Haftar orders forces to march on Tripoli Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar ordered his forces to march on the UN-backed capital Tripoli. The order was given while the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was there, risking the upcoming peace talks between the rivals brokered by the UN. There has been fighting in Libya between the Tripoli government forces and Haftar-led Libyan National Army. Libya has been divided since the fall of the Gaddafi regime eight years ago. *)Court orders psych test for NZ attacker A New Zealand judge ordered the terrorist from the Christchurch mosque massacre to undergo a mental health assessment. In the attack broadcast live on Facebook, he killed 50 Muslims worshippers at two mosques with semi-automatic weapons. The self-confessed white supremacist faces 50 counts of murder and 39 for attempted murder, but the court wanted a determination on whether he’s insane, or fit to stand trial. *)Turkish FM refutes Pompeo’s readout of meeting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement released after the two officials met did not reflect the actual language used in the gathering. Pompeo said he warned Cavusoglu about “the potential devastating consequences of unilateral Turkish military action” in northern Syria. Cavusoglu told reporters in Washington that such conversation did not take place during their meeting. *)Congress invokes powers to challenge Trump on war in Yemen The US House of Representatives approved a resolution that would end all US involvement with the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen. The lawmakers voted 247 to 175 to approve the resolution, taking a historic step of curtailing a president’s war-making powers. The text cleared the Senate last month and now heads to President Donald Trump, who is expected to veto it. The White House called the measure “flawed”, warning it would harm bilateral relations in the region, including with Saudi Arabia. And finally, *)South Korea sets the pace for superfast internet connection South Korea has launched the world’s first fully-fledged 5G mobile network. A few lucky people got their hands on some of the first phones featuring super-fast 5G mobile internet in Seoul. The launch took place ahead of the planned date due to speculation that its US rival may launch earlier than expected. For now, 5G service is only available in Seoul and a couple of major cities in South Korea.

In this episode CJ speaks with Ghaith al-Sanusi, who is a Libyan activist from the city of Derna in Libya. He describes to me the unimaginable horrors that are taking place in his hometown at the hands of General Haftar’s Libyan National Army and its associated militias and international partners. Please help this podcast by pledging as little as $1/month here: www.patreon.com/cjwerleman

Six years ago this week the brutal repression of a protest in Libya's second city of Benghazi inspired a revolution that led to the fall of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Today the country is preyed on by more than 1500 militias. Different governments rule in the west around Tripoli and in the east from Tobruk. Now some international powers are considering abandoning the ineffectual UN-led attempts to find political solutions and instead are turning once again to a Libyan military leader to seize control. General Khalifa Haftar commander of a powerful militia, the Libyan National Army, is seen by his supporters as the only man to restore stability to the country. But his critics argue that the last thing Libya needs is a return to the rule of a strongman. (Photo: General Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army. Credit: Getty Images)