Military dictatorship
A Greek ferry is home to members of Libya’s parliament and, more importantly, the best frappuccinos in town
The hottest drink in Tobruk, a town in eastern Libya, isn’t at a bar or even a coffeehouse. It’s aboard the Greek ferry that’s the temporary home of Libya’s parliament, where the baristas are slinging high-quality frappuccinos to lawmakers, their families and even curious locals.
Tripoli’s airport has become ground zero for military clashes in Libya
The crisis in Libya is deepening after a powerful militia opposed to the country’s current government took control of the capital’s airport a week ago. Libya’s House of Representatives says Tripoli as a whole has fallen in the hands of what they call “terrorists.” However, the militias that overran the capital were former rebel groups who have been on government payroll since the end of the revolution.
Three years after the start of their revolution, Libyans are still waiting for a constitution and a stable government
Libyans had great hope when they started their revolution three years ago and deposed long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Now, many are tired and frustrated with a weak central government and broken promises. On February 20, they face a hastily-arranged election to select delegates who will only now start writing a new constitution.