Civil war & terror: Why Libya is still broken 15 yrs after Gaddafi’s bloody end

Since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been trapped in a cycle of political strife and disunity. Although a UN-backed agreement was reached with hopes of conducting elections, various administrations maintain control over separate regions. By April 2026, a unified national budget was achieved, yet obstacles to effective implementation loom large.