The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to broker a power-sharing agreement between Libya’s rival leaders, eastern commander Khalifa Haftar and western Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibah, in a bid to end years of political division. Under the proposed terms, brokered by Trump’s Africa adviser Massad Boulos, the Dbeibah family would keep the premiership while the Haftar family would lead the Presidency Council. Critics say that the proposal prioritizes short-term stability and access to Libya’s vast oil reserves over long-term democratic reforms, potentially sidelining the UN-backed roadmap toward national elections. They argue that the deal, if implemented, would only serve the interests of American energy companies and the rival political camps. Conversely, ordinary Libyans and pro-democracy advocates could lose influence if elections are delayed or abandoned.
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