The aftermath
After Qaddafi's fall, about 200000 militiamen took to the streets. It was the end of a 40 years lasting regime. But it was also the first
step towards the chaos: a country dominated by militias, fulfilled with weapons and characterized by harsh territories, where
paratroops could hide themselves for months. Moreover, evidences suggest the use of this chaos in order to cover conflicts between
rival tribes. Actions already blamed as war crimes.
Hope is a fundamental element to be considered in new Libya, but fear is as well. What emerged from this study is a complicated
scenario, much more than expected. On the other hand, requests are numerous and often genuine. The will to build a better place to
live in came to light as well as the simple effort to gain power.
Exploring this lively and intense underworld is not simple, even without being on the spot. Violence is part of this scenario as well as
sense of the State. Sometimes they merge, sometimes they clash, but they never disappear. Probably, they won't do it for years, until
Libya will be mature for military and political stability. After entering inside the last two years of Libyan history, we can't help hoping
for this.
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