Libya
Legitimacy deficit will define Libya elections
The international community has been putting pressure on Libya to hold elections on time
LibyaArmed groups will keep dominating southern Libya
Mercenaries and other violent groups operate out of Libya's southern region, the Fezzan
LibyaProspects for North Africa in 2022
Economics, domestic politics and international tensions will be part of North African states' challenges in 2022
North AfricaDemobilisation will be a long-term challenge in Libya
Libya is awash with armed groups and demobilising them will be key to stabilisation
LibyaUnsettled Libyan politics may fuel violence in Tripoli
Fighting in Tripoli in late August-early September is a sign of political manoeuvring that is only likely to escalate
LibyaLibya’s transition risks reverting to frozen conflict
The UN process looks set to unravel as divisions within Libya are hardening again
LibyaRussia adjusts strategy to evolving Libyan politics
Russia has shifted from supporting east Libyan factions to backing a national political process, but is hedging its bets
RussiaMadkhali-Salafi influence in Libya may spread further
Adherents to an ultra-conservative Saudi current are part of armed factions in both eastern and western Libya
Libya
