Libyan strongman Khalifa Hifter on Sunday declared that the term of the UN-backed government in Tripoli has expired, rendering it obsolete. Speaking at a military graduation ceremony, the eastern-based military commander also hinted at the possibility of running in elections expected next year. Hifter leads the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, a rival power source to the government of Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj. Read More
By Joseph Hammond, RealClearDefense: ““After six years of war there are only so many Libyans who are motivated to fight for the root political causes at the heart of this conflict.””