Libyan Civil War (2014–present) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Second Libyan Civil War |
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 Military situation in Libya on 8 January 2020 Under the control of the House of Representatives and the Libyan National Army Under the control of the Government of National Accord (GNA) and different militias forming the Libya Shield Force Controlled by local forces (For a more detailed 2019 map, see military situation in the Libyan Civil War)
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Support:
 Egypt United Arab Emirates France (unofficial) Russia (unofficial) Saudi Arabia Chad Jordan (2014–16, 2019–present) Belarus Israel Greece (diplomatic support)
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Support against ISIL but not against the House of Representatives:
Diplomatic support:
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SCBR militia:
 Ansar al-Sharia(2014–17) Libya Shield 1 (2014–16) February 17th Martyrs Brigade Rafallah al-Sahati Brigade
 Benghazi Defense Brigades Ajdabiya Revolutionaries Shura Council (2015–16) Derna Protection Force |
Support:
 AQIM (2014–2015; alleged in 2016) |
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 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Gen. Ali Kana (loyalist leader in Fezzan) |
Fayez al-Sarraj (Chairman of the Presidential Council and Prime minister) Col. Al-Mahdi Al-Barghathi(GNA Minister of Defense)  Rida Issa(Libyan Navy commander) |
Mohamed al-Zahawi †(Former Ansar al-Sharia Leader)  Ateyah Al-Shaari DMSC / DPF leader Wissam Ben Hamid †(Libya Shield 1 Commander) Salim Derby †(Commander of Abu Salim Martyrs Brigade) |
 Abu Nabil al-Anbari † (Top ISIL leader in Libya) Abu Hudhayfah al-Muhajir(ISIL governor of Wilayat Tripolitania) |
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| 8,788 killed 20,000 injured (as of May 2015) |
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The Second Libyan Civil War is an ongoing conflict in Libya. It started in May 2014. This war is mainly a fight between different groups who want to control the country.
Libya has been facing problems since 2011. That was when its long-time leader, Muammar Gaddafi, was overthrown. After that, many different groups and militias started fighting for power. This led to the Second Libyan Civil War.
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Who is Fighting in Libya?
The main groups fighting are:
The House of Representatives
This group was elected in 2014. It is based in the city of Tobruk, in eastern Libya. They appointed Khalifa Haftar as the commander of their army. This army is called the Libyan National Army (LNA). Their goal is to bring back control over all of Libya. Many countries support this group, including Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
The Government of National Accord (GNA)
This government is based in Libya's capital city, Tripoli. It was formed in 2016. Fayez al-Sarraj is its leader. The GNA is recognized by the United Nations as the official government of Libya. They control most of the coastal areas around Tripoli. Countries like Turkey and Qatar support the GNA.
Other Groups Involved
Besides the two main sides, other groups have also been part of the conflict.
- The National Salvation Government was another group that controlled Tripoli before the GNA.
- There are also various armed groups and militias. These groups often have different goals.
- The Islamic State (ISIL) also gained control of some areas in Libya. They fought against both the House of Representatives and the GNA.
Why is the War Happening?
The war is happening because there is no single strong government in Libya. Different groups want to lead the country. They also want to control Libya's valuable resources, like oil. Many countries have gotten involved. They support different sides, which makes the conflict more complicated.
What is the Impact of the War?
The war has caused a lot of suffering for people in Libya. Thousands of people have been killed or injured. Many more have had to leave their homes. The fighting has also damaged cities and important buildings. It has made daily life very difficult for ordinary Libyans.
Current Situation
The Second Libyan Civil War is still ongoing. There have been efforts to find a peaceful solution. However, fighting continues in different parts of the country. The international community is working to help Libya find a way to peace.
Images for kids
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Protesters stage a large demonstration in Shahat against the GNC's mandate extension plan.
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General Khalifa Haftar
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The Libya Summit in Berlin, Germany on 19 January 2020
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Russian aircraft deployed to Libya in support of Russian private military contractors supporting the Libyan National Army in 2020. Image provided by United States Africa Command.
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See also
In Spanish: Segunda guerra civil libia para niños
