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2020-11-07 Africa North

Haftar meets Tribal Leaders From Southern Libya

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Posted by Fred 2020-11-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top
File under: Arab Spring

#1 Magarha --- Second largest tribe in Libya. Confused relationship with the government during Gaddafi’s term. "Originally from the heart of the country, many members have moved to the coast as the tribe has played an increasingly central role in politics. Their leader, Abdessalam Jalloud, was used to being called the second most important man in the country until he fell out with Gaddafi and turned against him. The tribe was quick to join the uprising in 1993 however, when the coup attempt against Gaddafi failed, they were able to maintain closer relations with Gaddafi following closed-door negotiations." Now are strong supporters of Haftar and likely are being funded by Egypt.

Posted by b 2020-11-07 09:37|| 2020-11-07 09:37|| Front Page Top

#2 and likely are being funded by Egypt.

Making good use of American donations to Egypt, or reaping the benefit of recent oil/gas discoveries?

Posted by trailing wife 2020-11-07 11:03|| 2020-11-07 11:03|| Front Page Top

#3 If you can control the heart of Libya you can control the movement of both the oil and water resource.

Posted by b 2020-11-07 12:10|| 2020-11-07 12:10|| Front Page Top

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