On the military side, simmering tensions between two officers are frustrating combat strategy. Colonel Khalifa Hifter, a close Qaddafi supporter before he deserted following his capture by Chadian forces in 1987 during Libya’s war with its southern neighbor, has proved unwilling to fall into line behind the chief of staff, former Interior Minister Abdul Fatah Younis. Such political and military spats are likely to continue as officials attempt to consolidate their positions.
El coronel Khalifa Hifter, un cercano seguidor de Qaddafi antes de desertar tras ser capturado por las fuerzas chadianas en 1987 durante la guerra de Libia con su vecino del sur, se negó a caer en la línea por debajo del jefe de estado mayor, el ex ministro del Interior Abdul Fatah Younis. Estas rencillas políticas y militares probablemente continúen conforme los oficiales intentan consolidar sus posiciones.