Here’s a 9 part🧵 with everything you need to know on the context and dramatic events in #Libya following the disputed news of a drone strike against #Russia’s #Wagner group based on exclusive insights from multiple sources who confirmed the strike.

Read below 👇 1. Since 2011 Libya is ground zero for modern Information Warfare.

The rival factions and foreign players are engaged in a relentless battle to manipulate Libyans and is even included in the ceasefire agreement.

This latest drone strike & the public denials are nothing new

Here are 4 tweets explaining how the latest battle in #Tripoli could turn into Libya’s next civil war

This moment captures the trauma of another horrible war as children flee gunfire. 1. A turf war broke out between armed groups affiliated to rival HoR appointed PM Bashagha (77) & UN backed PM Dbeibah (SSF) in downtown Tripoli Friday night, leading to an exchange of fire & loss of territory for Bashagha’s forces today transforming balance of power in #Tripoli

#Breaking here is the moment protestors set fire to #Libya’s parliament headquarters.

🧵Here are 6 tweets explaining why: Expired & disputed legitimacy

1.Elected in 2014 during Libya’s civil war with poor turnout (18%),

2.Boycotted by its own members

3.Ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court

4. It has ruled for 8 years without calling for parliamentary elections or constitutional referendum

🧵 What does military build up in #Tripoli mean ahead of elections?

Tripoli military region’s commander Abdel Baset Marwan was removed by the GNU’s Presidential Council today sparking major military build up in the capital 8 days before scheduled elections. Marwan was particularly close to leadership of 3 armed groups in Tripoli: TRB/Nawassi/Ghnewa

In October 2020 a rival Tripoli brigade the 444 brigade stormed Marwan’s house in an attempt to arrest him. This almost sparked a new round of conflict.

#LibyaElections update🧵

Fascinating developments in last few hours.

In last few hours interim PM Abdelhamid Dbaibah has been ruled out of running for Presidency ❌

Saif Al Islam Gaddafi has also been barred from running this week ❌

Leaving only Khalifa Haftar ✅ Why is Dbeibah out?

At least 2 other candidates Aref Nayed & Fathi Bashagha filed against him based on disputed elections law.

The case?

Dbeibah pledged not to run when he took power & holds dual nationality (St Kitts)

So does Aref Nayed (Canada) & another Khalifa Haftar (US)