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Why armed groups still dominate Libya, 13 years since the fall of Qaddafi

DUBAI: Muammar Qaddafi’s capture and killing by rebel fighters near his hometown of Sirte on Oct. 20, 2011, failed to usher in the era of stability and democracy that Libyans had hoped for when mass protests erupted earlier that year.

Instead, despite the best efforts of the UN Support Mission in Libya, the country remains deeply insecure, divided by two rival administrations, and fragmented among a plethora of armed groups vying for control.

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DUBAI: Muammar Qaddafi’s capture and killing by rebel fighters near his hometown of Sirte on Oct. 20, 2011, failed to usher in the era of stability and democracy that Libyans had hoped for when mass protests erupted earlier that year.

Instead, despite the best efforts of the UN Support Mission in Libya, the country remains deeply insecure, divided by two rival administrations, and fragmented among a plethora of armed groups vying for control.

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Israeli airstrikes hit densely populated Beirut neighbourhood

Israeli airstrikes have hit the densely populated Dahiyeh neighbourhood of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.

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Dozens of women accuse former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse

Harrods, now under Qatari ownership, issues apology for abuse of power when store was under al-Fayed’s control.

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As Russia’s war escalates, will Ukraine down the Kerch Bridge in Crimea?

Top US general predicts Ukraine will destroy the bridge, a move that would strengthen its hand in any negotiations.

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