"The report published by The Sentry indicates that Libyan businessman Ahmed Gadalla played a crucial role in facilitating $300 million in loans for Khalifa Haftar's failed assault on Tripoli, which resulted in significant loss of life and displacement."
"The offensive required an estimated $700 million mobilized upfront, with funds likely used to finance operations, including payments to Russia's mercenary Wagner Group, which supported Haftar's military efforts."
"Despite the collapse of the offensive and the loans remaining largely unpaid, Gadalla has faced no accountability and has reportedly expanded his influence across eastern Libya's financial system."
A report by The Sentry reveals that Khalifa Haftar's failed 2019-2020 assault on Tripoli was financed by $300 million in loans secured by businessman Ahmed Gadalla. The offensive, which aimed to seize the capital from the UN-recognized government, resulted in significant casualties and displacement. Despite the campaign's collapse and the loans remaining unpaid, Gadalla has not faced consequences and has expanded his influence in eastern Libya's financial system, leaving the public to bear the financial burden.
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