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Khalifa Haftar's assault on Tripoli is straining his alliances

Libyan National Army (LNA) members, commanded by Khalifa Haftar.
Libyan National Army (LNA) members, commanded by Khalifa Haftar. © Reuters
The power grab made by Khalifa Haftar, who launched an attempt to capture Tripoli from Jufra on April 4, risks destroying the fragile mesh of tribal and military appliances which have enabled him to reach the approaches to the city.The [...]
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