UN proposes Libya unity government
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The United Nations envoy for Libya has proposed the formation of a national unity government after months of difficult talks, but the North African country’s two rival parliaments have yet to back the deal
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TOBRUK PARLIAMENT
Libya’s internationally recognised government. Elected member Fayez Sarraj (right) would become prime minister under new UN deal,but questions remain over role of Khalifa Hifter (far right) – military commander for Tobruk parliament

TRIPOLI PARLIAMENT

Unofficial body set up in 2014 after Libya Dawn militia seized capital and reinstated former parliament knownas GNC (General National Congress)

OTHER GROUPS
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Islamist militants and illegal migrantsmugglers have gained ground amid chaos caused by fighting betweenarmed factions of rival governments

TUNISIA Sabratha ALGERIA LIBYA SAHARA DESERT Kufra Sabha Brak Ubari Zintan Tripoli Misrata Sirte Nofaliya Ras Lanuf Ajdabiya Benghazi Bayda Derna Tobruk Oil and gas fields and pipelines NIGER CHAD EGYPT Mediterranean Sea 300km 200 miles

Approximate territorial control (Aug 21)

Tobruk government, Hifter and allies GNC, Libya Dawn and allies Islamic State group (IS) Other jihadist groups Mixed or unclear control
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Sources: Political Geography Now, wire agencies Pictures: Twitter, AP

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