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Here is a listing of the various power centers within Libya. The included map did not copy, but here are the main cities listed from west to east: Zintan [the mountain area which was a major force in liberating Tripoli], Tripoli, Misrata (which suffered terribly during the Gaddafi fight), Sirte [the centrally located city which Gaddafi tried to make a new capital], Benghazi, Derna, Tobruk

Libya’s rival power bases
Map locator [Unfortunately, the map would not copy, but you can see it if you go to the continuation of the article]
*Tripoli: government appointed by old parliament that challenged legitimacy of last year’s elections
*Tobruk: internationally recognized government, ousted from capital not long after 2014 election
Both backed by loose alliance of militias focused on local interests
*Benghazi: second city and headquarters of 2011 Revolution, largely in hands of Islamist fighters, some with links to al-Qaeda
*Misrata: third city and main port, also loyal to Tripoli authorities. Its militias keep them in power.
*Derna: home to Islamic State


143 posted on 02/17/2015 11:54:56 PM PST by gleeaikin
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