Saddam Haftar is eyeing the throne in Libya
As the US looks to broker a unity deal, Saddam is trying to position himself as the main contender for the presidency.
Al Jazeera English reports: As the US looks to broker a unity deal, Saddam is trying to position himself as the main contender for the presidency.
This world story centres on Libya. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Saddam Haftar, the US and Saddam.
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- Libya · Africa
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- Saddam Haftar, the US, Saddam
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- World
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