Libya's unity depends on military discipline to control militias

The Libyan Interim Government, led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has focused on strengthening military discipline and coordinating among armed groups in the city of Zawiya, aiming to achieve security stability in the western region, which has been suffering from ongoing unrest since 2011. The government emphasized the importance of adhering to official instructions and leadership directives, while seeking to contain tensions through dialogue channels with leaders of armed groups. However, the reality of chaos, multiple loyalties, and rivalries between groups pose significant challenges, as the security scene is marked by disturbances and instability; the stability of Zawiya is considered crucial for the overall stability of Tripoli and the western region. Experts believe that achieving stability requires greater efforts to control the loyalties of armed groups and to re-establish effective control, despite structural obstacles that weaken the ability to build stable security arrangements.