The loss of military bases in Syria could seriously undermine the Kremlin's ability to conduct operations in Africa. It would weaken Russia's position in Libya and sub-Saharan Africa and call into ...
They have been the sites of several bouts of civil war and tribal conflicts since the ... the son of General Khalifa Hafter who rules over eastern Libya, is increasing its operations to rebuild ...
Libya was hurled into war after a NATO-backed uprising led to the overthrow and killing of dictator Moamer Kadhafi, followed by years of fighting between militias, mercenaries and jihadists.