Rhiannon Smith speaks to the Voice of America's Africa News Tonight to discuss the context and likely implications of the Government of National Accord's (GNA) recent decision to divide Libya into 7 new military zones, initially appointing a Misratan commander for the 'Central Region' which covers the much of the Oil Crescent region. She argues that there is a chance that recent developments could lay the foundations for a tentative reconciliation between Haftar and Serraj, but that the more likely outcome is an escalation of conflict in western Libya.Go to minute 13.00 to hear the interview.
Potential Implications of the GNA's Military Zones Decision