Libya in Post Muammar Ghadaffi Era

Abstract

This study addressed the outcome of the Libyan crisis in the post Ghadaffi years. During the reigned of Ghadaffi, Libya was the largest oil producer in Africa and also the best in terms of Human Development Index (HDI) in Africa during the reign of late Colonel Muammar Ghadaffi. The emergence of the Arab springs in January 2011 led to the overthrown of Ghadaffi in Libya because of his inability to return the country to liberal democracy, corruption, human right abuses, and anti-western positions, among others. The outcome of the crisis was the wanton destruction of lives, properties, and the proliferation of armed groups occupying strategic areas with different agendas in the country. The consequence of this is that Libya which is the pride and tourist destination in Africa is now becoming a failed state, in the quest for freedom and liberal democracy. This study examined the critical issues that presently shape the future of Libya, particularly the disruption in its political, economic and social progress since 2001.  Primary and secondary sources were adopted, as interviews were conducted with relevant bodies and agencies in this research. The study urges the International community to stop funding armed groups and agree on a ceasefire and settlement so that democracy, peace and stability can return to Libya.