How Libya Became the Ultimate Proxy Conflict

A demonstration against Haftar in Tripoli.

Photographer: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu
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Once again, a U.S.-backed toppling of a longstanding dictator has led to a power vacuum and widespread violence that’s been exploited by a revolving door of militant groups.