A new report reveals that a Libyan financier orchestrated a massive $300 million loan scheme to fund Khalifa Haftar's military offensive on Tripoli, leaving the Libyan public saddled with unpaid debts while key figures involved have faced no consequences.
According to the findings, the financier facilitated the substantial financial backing that enabled Haftar's forces to launch their assault on the capital. The offensive, which unfolded over several months, resulted in significant casualties and widespread destruction across the region.
"The offensive has left the Libyan public burdened with unpaid loans, and key figures have faced no consequences," the report states, highlighting the ongoing economic and political fallout from the conflict.
The investigation details how the loan arrangements were structured and channeled to support military operations, raising serious questions about financial accountability and the exploitation of Libya's resources during the protracted civil war. Analysts note that the lack of repercussions for those involved underscores the challenges of establishing transparent governance and economic stability in the war-torn nation.