Militias Are the Real Power in Libya

Posted by Reese Erlich on July 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment 


Militias Become Power Centers in Libya By Reese Erlich, The Progressive, September 2012 Dressed in military fatigues and carrying AK-47 assault rifles, the Zintan militia surrounded the building in Tripoli and entered without a fight. They weren’t seizing the last remaining Qaddafi stronghold; they were taking an oil company CEO hostage. The militiamen were demanding … Continue reading →

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