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Libya’s UN envoy says army could be regionalized
[ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] The United Nations...an organization originally established to war on dictatorships which was promptly infiltrated by dictatorships and is now held in thrall to dictatorships... envoy to Libya says its reconstituted army could be decentralized, an idea aimed at easing the political gridlock surrounding an internationally-backed unity government. Martin Kobler on Wednesday confirmed reports that the formation of military councils representing Libya’s western, eastern and southern regions is being discussed. He spoke to The News Agency that Dare Not be Named after holding talks with various Libyan figures in Cairo aimed at resolving the rivalry between the UN-backed government in the capital, Tripoli ...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn... , and rival authorities based in the east. A key point of contention has been the leadership of the army and the future of Gen. Khalifa Hifter, the head of armed forces based in the east, who is deeply unpopular in western Libya. Kobler says his requests for a meeting with Hifter have been denied. Posted by: Fred 2016-07-14 |
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