Ferhat Polat is a Deputy Researcher at the TRT World Research Centre. He is a PhD researcher in North African Studies at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies in Exeter with a particular focus on Turkish Foreign Policy.
Civil unrest in eastern Libya's Benghazi is a strong signal that cracks are beginning to appear in Khalifa Haftar's strongholds.
The agreement between the UN-recognised government in Tripoli and the Tobruk-based legislature to demilitarise Sirte is an important step towards peace but obstacles remain primarily in the form of the renegade warlord, Khalifa Haftar.
As the tiny island nation lies in the middle of a popular migration route, Maltese interests lie in ensuring a stable Libya capable of securing its borders.
As Russia's footprint in Libya grows, it risks drawing greater attention from the US.
With no end in sight for the humanitarian crisis, NATO’s intervention may prove the only solution in finding peace and in halting other countries’ interference
Khalifa Haftar has become increasingly desperate as his advances on Tripoli have failed and his forces weaken.
The relentless attacks and revolving door of mercenaries widen Libyans' exposure to the pandemic.
Publicly, the US backs the UN-backed government in Tripoli. It's time it starts showing that support.
Libyans are sceptical that the agreements signed at the summit will end the conflict, but it is an important step in the right direction.
The more financial and military support Libya's Khalifa Haftar receives from various countries, the more this war will continue to hamper a credible process of national reconciliation.
The international community has failed to stop countries like the UAE, Jordan and France from supplying weapons to warlord Khalifa Haftar.
It is time for international powers to end their short-sighted action in Libya and step up to find a solution to the civil war.
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