Monday, September 24, 2012

Libya Tries To Rein In The Militias



Libyan Military Moves To Rein In Armed Factions -- The Guardian

Two army officers have been appointed to head two powerful Islamist militias in the east of the country.

Libya's military command has appointed two army officers to head two powerful Islamist militias in the country's east, part of the government's efforts to rein in armed factions amid popular demands that the groups disband.

The move reflects the pressure on the government to control militias, many of which it had relied on for securing the country in the turmoil following last year's ousting and killing of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi.

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More News On Libya`s Attempts To Rein In The Militias

Libyan army removes heads of Benghazi militias -- BBC
Libya Appoints Army Officers to Head Militias -- Wall Street Journal/AP
Libyan govt puts army in charge of Benghazi militias -- Reuters
Clinton praises Libya for its move to rein in militias -- CNN
Libya's vow to rein in militias is immediately challenged
-- Christian Science Monitor
Libya: militias bite back -- The Guardian editorial

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