Hafters vow to continue uncontrolled public spending – refuse to cut spending to save Libya’s economy – veiled threat to cut off oil supplies

Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, son of Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar, has vowed to continue uncontrolled public spending on development projects in eastern and central Libya, refusing to cut expenditure despite the country's economic pressures. The announcement was made at a gathering of tribal leaders and included a veiled threat to cut off oil supplies if demands are not met. This highlights the ongoing political and economic power struggle between eastern Libya's Haftar-aligned forces and