Tripoli Needs More Than Threats to Rein in Armed Militias

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Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center

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

Armed militias were once the salvation of Libya. Today, they are what stands in Libya's way. In Benghazi, where I recently returned, a large demonstration gathered last weekend to demand the demobilisation and the reintegration of these combatants into the state.

At the very least, the public wanted them to put down their arms and leave. Amazingly, two militias did both.

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