What is happening in Libya now?

The choice in Libya today is between those that believe in a civil state and those who believe in a military state. Anas El Gomati. Internationally, Haftar is backed by regional power brokers that would prefer a status quo in the region. read more

Right now, Libya is engaged in a massive civil conflict largely between members of the former General National Congress who control Tripoli and Misrata, and the sitting UN-recognized government known as the Council of Deputies--based in Tobruk and in control of various portions of Eastern and Southern Libya. read more

The fight for the Tripoli International Airport is at the center of the battle in Libya's capital city. read more

On Monday a $113 million passenger jet for Libya's state-owned airlines was destroyed in the fighting. Though the fighting has raged for 10 days, neither side is reported to have won or ended the battle. 4. Libya's Interim Government. The U.S. State Department said the stability of Libya's current interim government is uncertain. read more