Can diplomacy end the conflict in Libya?
Aug 7, 2026 #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #latestnews
For more almost a decade and half, Libya has been struggling with both conflict an
Aug 7, 2026 #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #latestnews
For more almost a decade and half, Libya has been struggling with both conflict and deep political divisions.
A number of international diplomatic initiatives have failed to end the impasse.
It has two rival administrations, two prime ministers and two seats of government.
Now, a U.S. plan to unify the warring parties under a power-sharing deal seems to be gathering momentum.
Alongside Washington, Turkiye has also been involved in bringing the parties together.
But is there common ground to reach a deal?
Or could all this be a recipe for renewed fighting?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Anas El Gomati -- Founder and director of the Sadeq Institute
William Lawrence -- Director of the North African Area Studies Program at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Murat Aslan -- Security and defence researcher at SETA Foundation
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