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Vol 63 No 13

Published 23rd June 2022


Libya

Plan mooted to settle east-west split

The country is back to rule by two governments – but support is growing for devolution instead of the stalled international push for national elections

Libya looks more divided than at any time since the 2011 revolution. It boasts one government in Tripoli ruling the west, and another in Sirte which is recognised in the east – but there are also divisions inside both areas. The south is contested but remains largely ignored.

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