On 27 February, Rhiannon Smith discussed with journalist Mohamed Elshinnawi for Voice of America’s “Africa News Tonight” the undergoing UN initiatives to foster dialogue between the rival Libyan parties fighting in Tripoli since April 2019. Smith highlights the complexity of the UN efforts, given that the fighting continues in Tripoli and Libya is on the verge of an important economic crisis resulting from blockades on oil operated by the Libyan National Army (LNA). She also discusses the recent announcements regarding a US base in Libya , which stands as yet another illustration of the influence of foreign actors on the Libyan file.
Rhiannon Smith on Voice of America to discuss dialogue initiatives in Libya