War Lord: Khalifa Haftar and the Future of Libya

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Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.He is currently using his diaries recording his life as a boarders' House Master in Reading School to explore the link between boarding schools and imperialism. Backed by the powerful Libyan tribes, Khalifa Haftar has also won the backing of several international governments who see him as Libya's last hope of a democratic solution. In early 2011 a popular uprising against Gaddafi, a dictator nicknamed 'Mad Dog' by Ronald Reagan, finally looks as if he might be toppled from power, as the wind of change blows through North Africa and the Middle East. That leaves 54 pages to commit over 42 years of his infamous and tyrannical rule – and hence his Pariah State.

Summary: For more than four decades, Libya has been something of an enigma to outsiders, ruled by the despotic and unstable Muammar Gaddafi since he led a military coup in 1969. To save this article to your Dropbox account, please select one or more formats and confirm that you agree to abide by our usage policies. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar leads an army that controls most of Libya, stands at the gates of Tripoli and is threatening to overthrow the Government of National Accord.He lived and worked in the Kingdom of Libya for eight years before the 1969 coup and has kept in touch with events there ever since. Access options Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below.