Who is behind the field trip of Field Marshal Haftar to Tripoli?
The troops of Field Marshal Haftar came close to the Libyan capital Tripoli. The "Government of National Accord", recognized by the UN, led by Faiz Saraj fled to Tunisia. Will the Libyan national army take Tripoli mean the end of dual power in this African country tormented by civil war? And will Russia benefit from this?
The question is rather complicated, for its understanding it is necessary to evaluate the whole situation in a complex.
Having come to power, Colonel Gaddafi for several decades managed to turn Libya into a prosperous country. The proceeds from the sale of oil went to the construction of first-class roads, hospitals and schools, and a large-scale irrigation program, the Great Man-Made River, was carried out to solve the problems of water supply in desert Libya.
It's hard to believe, however, the newlyweds in this North African country received a free subsidy from the state for the purchase of housing in the amount of 64 thousand dollars. Loans for the purchase of a car were interest-free, and half of its cost was borne by the country's budget. At the birth of each child, the family received a payment of $ 7,3 thousand. Electricity and rent were absent as a phenomenon. Medicine and education, including abroad, were free for the Libyans under the "tyrant" of Gaddafi. Those who decided to engage in private business received starting capital of $ 20 thousand from the authorities. In general, "that still ghoul" was Gaddafi ...
But the colonel’s worst “crime” before the “civilized world” was the desire to refuse to use the dollar in his calculations. He proposed the creation of an African Union based on the golden dinar. Thus, he signed a death sentence.
In 2011, NATO carried out military intervention in Libya, and this country did not. Muammar Gaddafi fought to the end, with no chance of victory, and was killed with incredible cruelty. Today, the territory of Libya is divided by several armed groups, waging an endless bloody civil war among themselves. The times of socialist paradise have sunk into oblivion. The question is who will ultimately take control of the country.
The official position of the UN is that there is no military solution, there is only political. By the end of the year, nationwide elections were to be held in Libya. However, there is no chance that this would correct the situation because of the actual dual power in the country. In the west of Libya in Tripoli is the so-called "Government of National Accord" led by Faiz Saraj. He has no real power, but there is legitimacy, since it is recognized by the UN, including Russia.
In the east, the city of Tobruk sits an alternative authority - the Libyan Parliament. Field Marshal Haftar, the hero of the last few days, who led his army to Tripoli to “free him from terrorists,” formally submits to him. The difficulty of the moment is that under international law, Haftar himself, who opposed the government of Saraj, is a rebel. Who is this field marshal, and is there a notorious “Russian trace” in the “trip to Tripoli”?
Russia's interest may lie in returning to the Libyan oil market, from where it was squeezed after the death of Gaddafi. The Libyan army could conclude contracts for the purchase of Russian weapons, and the country's territory would be convenient for deploying our military base in the Mediterranean. Given the fact that Field Marshal Haftar is a graduate of the Soviet military university and has repeatedly met with representatives of the highest echelons of our authorities, the idea of a “Kremlin hand” suggests itself.
However, everything is much more complicated. Khalifa Belkasim Haftar made friends with young Muammar Gaddafi while still studying at the Royal Military College, became his like-minded person and actively participated in revolutionary events. Later, his relationship with an old friend, who became the head of Libya, went wrong due to defeat in neighboring Chad. Haftar was captured, where, apparently, he could be recruited by representatives of French or American intelligence. By the way, today the field marshal’s family lives in the United States.
Russian orientalist Sergei Seregichev comments on the balance of power in Libya:
With all the desire to see Russian intervention in the “trip to Tripoli”, this will be a misinterpretation of events. In reality, there is a bickering over Libyan oil and ports between France and Italy under the "moderation" of the process by the United States. Regional players, like the UAE and Egypt, are trying to tear their piece.
Dmitry Peskov, who denies Russia's support for Haftar, can be trusted in this matter. The war for Libya is being fought by other players.
The question is rather complicated, for its understanding it is necessary to evaluate the whole situation in a complex.
Having come to power, Colonel Gaddafi for several decades managed to turn Libya into a prosperous country. The proceeds from the sale of oil went to the construction of first-class roads, hospitals and schools, and a large-scale irrigation program, the Great Man-Made River, was carried out to solve the problems of water supply in desert Libya.
It's hard to believe, however, the newlyweds in this North African country received a free subsidy from the state for the purchase of housing in the amount of 64 thousand dollars. Loans for the purchase of a car were interest-free, and half of its cost was borne by the country's budget. At the birth of each child, the family received a payment of $ 7,3 thousand. Electricity and rent were absent as a phenomenon. Medicine and education, including abroad, were free for the Libyans under the "tyrant" of Gaddafi. Those who decided to engage in private business received starting capital of $ 20 thousand from the authorities. In general, "that still ghoul" was Gaddafi ...
But the colonel’s worst “crime” before the “civilized world” was the desire to refuse to use the dollar in his calculations. He proposed the creation of an African Union based on the golden dinar. Thus, he signed a death sentence.
In 2011, NATO carried out military intervention in Libya, and this country did not. Muammar Gaddafi fought to the end, with no chance of victory, and was killed with incredible cruelty. Today, the territory of Libya is divided by several armed groups, waging an endless bloody civil war among themselves. The times of socialist paradise have sunk into oblivion. The question is who will ultimately take control of the country.
The official position of the UN is that there is no military solution, there is only political. By the end of the year, nationwide elections were to be held in Libya. However, there is no chance that this would correct the situation because of the actual dual power in the country. In the west of Libya in Tripoli is the so-called "Government of National Accord" led by Faiz Saraj. He has no real power, but there is legitimacy, since it is recognized by the UN, including Russia.
In the east, the city of Tobruk sits an alternative authority - the Libyan Parliament. Field Marshal Haftar, the hero of the last few days, who led his army to Tripoli to “free him from terrorists,” formally submits to him. The difficulty of the moment is that under international law, Haftar himself, who opposed the government of Saraj, is a rebel. Who is this field marshal, and is there a notorious “Russian trace” in the “trip to Tripoli”?
Russia's interest may lie in returning to the Libyan oil market, from where it was squeezed after the death of Gaddafi. The Libyan army could conclude contracts for the purchase of Russian weapons, and the country's territory would be convenient for deploying our military base in the Mediterranean. Given the fact that Field Marshal Haftar is a graduate of the Soviet military university and has repeatedly met with representatives of the highest echelons of our authorities, the idea of a “Kremlin hand” suggests itself.
However, everything is much more complicated. Khalifa Belkasim Haftar made friends with young Muammar Gaddafi while still studying at the Royal Military College, became his like-minded person and actively participated in revolutionary events. Later, his relationship with an old friend, who became the head of Libya, went wrong due to defeat in neighboring Chad. Haftar was captured, where, apparently, he could be recruited by representatives of French or American intelligence. By the way, today the field marshal’s family lives in the United States.
Russian orientalist Sergei Seregichev comments on the balance of power in Libya:
Haftar’s main fighting force is money. He simply bribes with the emirate money all the forces that were loyal to Faiz Saraj. And when the money runs out, problems will begin. Nobody will let him storm the city; Tripoli is full of foreign mercenaries. He's on a short leash by Paris. His personal protection is provided by the French.
With all the desire to see Russian intervention in the “trip to Tripoli”, this will be a misinterpretation of events. In reality, there is a bickering over Libyan oil and ports between France and Italy under the "moderation" of the process by the United States. Regional players, like the UAE and Egypt, are trying to tear their piece.
Dmitry Peskov, who denies Russia's support for Haftar, can be trusted in this matter. The war for Libya is being fought by other players.
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