Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Deadly Clashes In Libya Raises The Prospect That The Country May Be Split Into Two


Libyan Violence May Break Into At Least Two States -- Herald Sun/AP

LIBYA's leader has acknowledged that his government has failed to act quickly to restore stability, just as at least 20 people were killed in tribal battles in a southern city.

The deadly clashes underlined the fragile nature of Libya after the fall of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.

The central government has been unable to impose its authority even in the capital, and Libya is ruled instead by squabbling tribes and militias.

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More News On Reports of Tribal Clashes In Libya

Deadly tribal clashes in Libya amid separatist threat -- AFP
At least 50 killed in south Libyan tribal clashes -- AP
Militia clashes in southern Libya kill 50 -- Reuters
Libyan militias clash in city of Sabha -- BBC

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