Middle East & Central Asia News
LAST UPDATE: July 21, 2025
Libya commander Haftar seeks to force international engagement
Commander Khalifa Haftar is orchestrating a show of force at airports and using migration fears to pressure European countries into official engagement with his eastern Libyan administration. (バロンズ, RFI)
Insight
Haftar’s strategy of leveraging migration and staged maneuvers reflects his intent to legitimize and internationalize his authority, underscoring persistent fragmentation in Libya’s governance.
