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Libya Review
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libya Faces New Crisis as Rival Forces Mobilize in Tripoli
Significant military reinforcements have arrived in Tripoli amid rising tensions and concerns over a possible armed clash in the Libyan capital. According to media reports, Major General Ali Kanna, the commander of the Southern Military Zone under Libya's Presidential Council, has arrived in Tripoli with approximately 1,000 fighters from Tuareg forces mobilized from the southern city of Ubari. These forces are believed to have been deployed as part of the preparations by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba's government for a potential military confrontation with the Special Deterrence Force, also known as the Radaa Force, led by Abdelraouf Kara. According to local reports, Dbaiba's government is facing a shortage of loyal fighters, as several armed factions, particularly those based in Zawiya, have refused to join the anticipated conflict or have maintained their support for the powerful Radaa Force. The same sources report that Dbaiba's government is urgently recruiting additional fighters from across Libya and may even consider bringing in foreign mercenaries to strengthen its position and attempt to quickly secure victory if hostilities break out. The Radaa Force is widely recognized as one of the most powerful armed groups in Tripoli. It operates with significant autonomy, despite its formal affiliation with state security institutions. The force controls several key facilities in the capital and is closely associated with the Salafi-Madkhali ideology, making it a major political and military player in Libya's fragmented security landscape. The deployment of southern forces to Tripoli has triggered growing fears of an imminent armed confrontation that could plunge the city back into violent conflict. Analysts warn that a clash between Dbaiba's government and the Radaa Force could destabilize Tripoli and exacerbate Libya's broader political crisis. No official comments have been made by either Dbaiba's government or the Radaa Force regarding these military movements. However, the situation in Tripoli remains highly volatile, with observers closely monitoring the developments. Tags: Abdulhamid DbaibaArmed Clasheslibyatripoli
Al Bawaba
29-05-2025
- General
- Al Bawaba
Jordan shot down drone near western border
Amman, May 29 (Petra) -- Jordanian military forces successfully intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle narcotics across the western border early Thursday morning, according to an official statement by the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Southern Military Zone, where border guard units detected the drone and responded in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department. Surveillance systems tracked the unmanned aerial vehicle as it attempted to breach Jordanian airspace.
