Commentary
Ahmed Jehani
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In The Media
Tripoli Needs More Than Threats to Rein in Armed Militias
Recent moves by the military command to rein in armed militias have restored a semblance of order, but the government in Tripoli must find a way to enforce their will over the militias.
By Ahmed Jehani
Published on Sep 26, 2012
Source: National
At the very least, the public wanted them to put down their arms and leave. Amazingly, two militias did both.
About the Author
Ahmed Jehani
Former Visiting Scholar, Carnegie Middle East Center
Jehani was a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Middle East Center, where his research focuses on law, economics, and the energy sector in Libya and the wider North African region.
- Libya: Europe’s Soft Underbelly or a Potential Source of Strength?
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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