Tag: Fezzan
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Rising Tensions in Southern Libya Stirs Illicit Economies
Escalating tensions in Fezzan In the Libyan region of Fezzan, located in the southern reaches of the country, security tensions have surged after years of relative calm. Since a decisive shift six years ago with the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) asserting control from Benghazi, Fezzan had experienced a fragile stability. That stability now appears…
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Rising Tensions in Fezzan: Libya’s Illicit Economies Under Pressure
Overview: A fragile peace in Fezzan falters Southern Libya’s Fezzan region, long characterized by a tenuous balance among tribal groups, militias, and external actors, is facing renewed strains. After six years of relative stability following the Benghazi-based Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) takeover, recent clashes and spiking violence have unsettled local governance and security. The…
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Rising Tensions in Southern Libya: How Illicit Economies Hold the Borderlands in Flux
Overview: Fragile calm in Fezzan meets renewed tension For years, Libya’s Fezzan region in the southwest operated under a delicate balance. A period of relative calm followed the Benghazi-based Libyan Arab Armed Force (LAAF) takeover, but the past months have seen signs of rising tension across the southern frontier. Tribal groups, irregular armed networks, and…