Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
- Posted on August 20, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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Fifteen years following Muammar Gaddafi's fall, Libya remains fractured by competing interests from regional and international powers. The nation struggles with political instability, security challenges, and territorial disputes. Recent diplomatic efforts involve the United States and Middle Eastern states attempting to broker unity agreements and establish governmental legitimacy. These initiatives aim to address Libya's humanitarian crisis, prevent extremist expansion, and restore economic stability. Success requires balancing diverse stakeholder interests while rebuilding state institutions.
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