The East Libya faction isn't actually seeking a full split, though; just federalism-style "semi-autonomy" regarding internal affairs and self-government.
Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus.Yeah, but Tripolitania will oppose (and maybe fight) even that.
Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken. Unrelated ME1 FanficExactly.
Tripolitania is too busy fighting itself to lead a successful fight against the far more unified Cyrenaicans. It's in their better interest to work things out, and its also in their better interest to federate the state. The three constituent parts are too different from each other to govern as a unitary state (unless you are, of course, Gaddafi and use tribal intrigue and force to accomplish the goals).
If they fight, that WOULD push Cyrenaica to split rather than afford itself internal governance powers. Considering the NTC can barely get anything done as is, Jalil should be thanking them.
Alas, he has not: [1]
Force? Really? Did you not learn from Gaddafi Mr. Chairman?
Europe, mostly. It helps that they're so close, geographically speaking.
Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus.Uh, no, the NTC were made by Libyans, and got a useful boost from the UK and France as key international allies. Bear in mind though that those two countries had made good progress in restoring strong relations with Gaddafi in the last decade or so, and didn't support the rebels lightly. The rebels earned our trust, support and help.
My name is Addy. Please call me that instead of my username.This is a very grave insult on the NTC. The NTC was formed by the leaders of the largest individual factions of opposition to Gaddafi's regime, and after most regional organisations had joined, they wrote up a plan that the rest would have to sign to get to join. The NTC is currently the primary representative of all of Libya. To say that they were made by the French would be no less offensive and wrong than to say that Gandhi's opposition to Britain was made by Russia or that Egypt's opposition to Mubarak was made by Sweden.
Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.You guys do know that this poster's statement sounds suspiciously similar to the Flame Baits that were thrown around by various trolls that hit this thread in the past, right?
Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17295748
I'd say the deputy oil minister is a pretty high defection considering how Syria makes a lot of its money.
Anyone else hoping this is the first of many defections?
“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ CyranTonight's story on the PBS News Hour mentioned that some more military officers have also defected recently.
Speaking of which, that also included an interview with this one guy (Danny something, I don't remember his name) who's been filming the devastation in places like Homs and its effect on civilians.
I'll post a link to it in a bit, when it gets posted online. TL;DR version of what he's saying: Yes, the Syrian people are desperate.
edited 8th Mar '12 4:23:12 PM by GlennMagusHarvey
There's no separation. It's about internal autonomy, federalization. What Tripolitania wants is to force centralism upon Cyrenaica. Yeah, I'm rather more sympathetic with the Cyrenaicans on this issue.
Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken. Unrelated ME1 FanficTime will tell. Meanwhile, 3 army officers
have defected over to Turkey, and protests continue in many cities.

Our best bet is, whatever happens, outside powers should stay the fuck out and let the Libyans handle this. Yes, that includes the West. That also includes any of Libya's neighbours hoping to sway the final result in their favour.
Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.