US push for unified Libyan government tests Tripoli factions (opens original article in a new tab)

A US-backed initiative seeks to unify Libya's government, gaining traction in the east but facing mixed reactions and scrutiny over its potential to resolve the country's political crisis.

• US-backed initiative aims to unify Libya's government and institutions
• Western Libyan factions show mixed reactions, with some supporting the plan
• Regional diplomacy and intelligence activities accompany the political efforts
• Libyan analysts debate whether the plan will lead to democracy or entrench power-sharing