The democratically elected government in Tripoli is facing its biggest challenge yet to the stability and survival of the newly founded democracy.
For a long time, certain tribes favored by strongman Ghadafi had the run of the land. When he was removed, their power was erased.
Increasingly, nomadic desert tribes are forging alliances with terrorist groups to retain or reconquer what power they have lost. And they are using any mean to achieve it.
Just this week, a deadly clash between Libyans and rebels has left scores wounded and 41 dead. But although the clash was limited, the scope and range of possible future attacks by the rebels is entirely greater.
When rebels fought for freedom during the Lybian revolution, a division of the spoils ensued that has yet to abate. Many of the rebels entrenched themselves in Misrata and all the groups separately vied for the division of the riches of Lybia.
In this latest deadly case, rebels in Misrata clashed when more rebels were trying to enter the city.
Armed militias then, rule where the government cannot yet reach.
While the government is desperately trying to root out the rebel militias from Tripoli and other cities, the ability to do so will elude them for a while. The disorganization left in the wake of the revolution is still the predominant character of the newly founded democracy.
Source : France 24/ 11.17.13
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