Will Hifter's Libyan army fail?
Gen. Khalifa Hifter’s attempt to mobilize an army against the Islamic State in Libya might backfire if its members are comprised of former militiamen who lack discipline.
Gen. Khalifa Hifter’s attempt to mobilize an army against the Islamic State (IS) in Libya might not yield tangible results, as this army is made up of civilian volunteers with little fighting experience.
Libya’s Tobruk-based parliament, known as the Council of Representatives, and its internationally recognized government have been calling on the United Nations to lift the arms embargo imposed on Libya by UN Security Council Resolution 1970 in February 2011.
They argue that Libya needs to be able to buy military hardware for its army to fight extremists in the country, particularly in the east.
The fundamental question: Does Libya have an army that qualifies for legal arms purchases?
