Libya: military actors and militias

The aftermath

After Qaddafi's fall, about 200000 militiamen took to the streets. It was the end of a 40 years lasting regime. But it was also the first 

step towards the chaos: a country dominated by militias, fulfilled with weapons and characterized by harsh territories, where 

paratroops could hide themselves for months. Moreover, evidences suggest the use of this chaos in order to cover conflicts between 

rival tribes. Actions already blamed as war crimes.

Hope is a fundamental element to be considered in new Libya, but fear is as well. What emerged from this study is a complicated 

scenario, much more than expected. On the other hand, requests are numerous and often genuine. The will to build a better place to 

live in came to light as well as the simple effort to gain power. 

Exploring this lively and intense underworld is not simple, even without being on the spot. Violence is part of this scenario as well as 

sense of the State. Sometimes they merge, sometimes they clash, but they never disappear. Probably, they won't do it for years, until

Libya will be mature for military and political stability. After entering inside the last two years of Libyan history, we can't help hoping 

for this.

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