Libyan Army Between Politics and National Unity: Calls for Unifying Forces and Avoiding Division

Editorial TeamAugust 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM1 min read11 views

The article analyzes recent statements by Libyan military and political leaders emphasizing the need to keep the army out of partisan politics while also recognizing its essential role in national stability. General Khalifa Haftar warned that neglecting the army’s political voice could plunge the country into chaos, quoting his remark that an army without popular support cannot be considered a true army. President of the Presidential Council Mohamed al‑Munafi called the armed forces the "roof of the nation" that must unite all factions. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al‑Dbeibeh and Egyptian Foreign Minister Bassel Abdul‑Atti also urged a unified, independent army to safeguard Libya’s sovereignty. The piece concludes that Libya’s future hinges on a trustworthy, unified military serving as a stabilizing roof for the nation.

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