Saif al-Islam Qaddafi Assassinated

 

Saif al-Islam Qaddafi was assassinated by unidentified  gunmen in his residence. After being released, Saif was planning a return to politics. Libya was going to have presidential elections. Attempts were made to prevent him from running for office or getting involved in politics. These could be the motivations for the assassination. When the Libyan Civil War broke out and rebels advanced Saif was detained. The Abu Bakr Sadik Brigade militia  imprisoned him in Zintan. He remained a prisoner in his own country for six years. A court in Tripoli sentenced him to death and the ICC charged him with war crimes. The contradiction was that NATO was not charged with civilian deaths during the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Saif  was released in 2017. Armed groups thrive on division of Libya and wanted to stop anyone who desired an end to disorder. Libya gradually is splitting into two countries. The failed state is closer to Somalia and faces foreign interference. The assassination of Saif proves that the terrorist organizations and armed groups are not popular enough to win elections. Killing a potential political challenger ensures that the People's Socialist Arab Jamahiriya will not return. The UN supported government in Tripoli is more of a puppet state of European interests. Another war could break out as Khalifa Haftar and Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh fight for control of the North African country. Most of Qaddafi's family remains in Algeria, but their safety is not guaranteed.   

 

Haiti Is At Risk of Military Intervention

 

Growing discord has spread across Haiti. This is the result of the ending of much needed subsidies of the public. The instability has increased the threat of France, Canada, and the United States invading the island. The UN peacekeeping missions appear like military occupations, rather than humanitarian assistance. Criminal gangs are a problem, but these groups are not powerful enough to depose the government. The protesters are frustrated with their government, which fails to make any progress.  Ariel Henry's leadership has brought more political challenges. The Haitian leader called for intervention to help keep him in power. This has been erroneously been presented as the country itself calling for invasion. Ariel Henry was not elected, but appointed himself prime minister. It can be argued legally Henry does not have the authority to be in office. Accusations have also been made linking Ariel Henry to the assassination of Jovenel  Moise. Haiti has not been able to gain control of its own affairs. This is due to regime change and neocolonial imperialism. The last major occupation was during the removal of President  Jean Bertrand Aristide. The UN Minustah force engaged in acts of violence directed at the Haitian population. Witness stated most of the atrocities were done by Brazilian troops. Allegations of rape, destruction of public health, and human rights violations have been made against the UN mission. Haiti must fight internal insurrection, corrupt government,  and foreign interference to regain its national sovereignty.  

Violence In Iraq

 

Iraq has been falling into a state of permanent violence. Clashes between the state security forces and Shia militias continue with little prospects for resolution. Much of the controversy is related to the fact Iraq has an ineffective government. The 2003 Iraq War, the insurgency, and the growing public discord has made Iraq more unstable. The tension between Coordination Framework Alliance and the supporters of the Sadrist Movement have gotten worse. Iraq could descend into civil war without an effective leader, The CFA has links to Iran some critics have accused. Back in August, Iran did close its borders with Iraq in response to the growing violence. Al-Sadar supporters did for a time occupy the Green Zone in protest to the government. Iraq was not been stable since 2003. The country is still dealing with the aftermath of invasion  and the removal of Saddam Hussein. The attempt at nation building and imposing a liberal democratic system resulted in deadly consequences. Oppression has not gone away. The crackdown on the Tishreen protests in 2019 demonstrate this political reality. Basic necessities like electricity and clean drinking water are in short supply. When needs are not met the anger of the public grows. The youth have become more disillusioned with politics and activism. All have not given up. The Union of Baghdad Students seeks to change the political structure of Iraq. As long as their disunity among Kurds, Shia and Sunni Muslims Iraq will not have peace.