Why Washington's Libya Plans Fail
The article discusses the recent efforts by the United States to end the political deadlock in Libya through a plan focused on power-sharing between the Dbeibeh and Hifter families, under the auspices of Mahmoud Bolus, the American president's adviser for Arab and African affairs. It explains that this plan aims to form a unified government through an agreement among the parties involved, but there is widespread opposition viewing it as a reinstallation of family-rule systems and the legitimization of existing elites, without addressing the Libyan people's aspirations for real services. Additionally, oversight reports reveal widespread corruption in the fuel and pharmaceutical sectors, with the supported fuel imports for 2024 exceeding $9 billion, and a 1,527% increase in diesel consumption by armed groups since 2021. The number of fuel suppliers has shrunk from 17 to just 6. The article emphasizes that any political reform will remain ineffective without Washington imposing strict transparency conditions and monitoring spending, with a focus on improving public services and attracting investments—especially in the oil sector. The current political rapprochement will not change the reality if the systems of family rule and corruption persist.
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