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Libya
Sarraj-Bashagha split driven by US-Turkey spat over ceasefire

The head of the Libyan Presidential Council Fayez Sarraj. © Reuters

The ceasefire announced by Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj has prompted a break with his interior minister, Fathi Bashagha, who was sacked on 28 August. Sarraj enjoys the support of Washington, while Bachagha - the guarantor of Misrata's interests - seems to have won the backing of Anakra. [...]

Published on 31/08/2020 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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