Ancient Greek historian Herodotus divided Libya into four ethnic "nations." Some 2,400 years later, ethnic groups have shifted somewhat but tribal and cultural divisions could still prove key to ...

So far, the fight for Libya has been an armed showdown between Gaddafi and the rebels. ... Tribes in Libya Are Changing the Conflict. Published Mar 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM EDT Updated Mar 13, ...

Host Robert Siegel talks with Libya historian Ronald Bruce St. John about Libya's tribal make up — and how these tribes may influence Libya moving forward. Africa February 25, 2011 3:00 PM ET ...

The Tawergha is the main tribe in Libya that remains in limbo following the end of the Libyan revolution in 2011. With many having sided with former president Moammar Gadhafi, who was killed in ...

Second, Libya is a country in which tribal identities remain strong. Initially, Qaddafi tried to undermine the power of the tribes, but he later turned to them for political support.

Tribes Regroup As Gadhafi's Control Is Threatened Before Moammar Gadhafi came to power, the roughly 140 tribes and clans in Libya helped shape the country's military and political landscape.

Libya will always remain a tribal state, which means that the tribes must build the Libyan state, but not run it,” said Adel al-Faidi, dressed in an embroidered jalabeya and wearing a traditional red ...

Months into the conflict in Libya, another fierce battle is being waged for the loyalties of the country’s 140 tribes. But in the shifting sands of Libyan allegiances, it’s unclear whether ...

Libyan tribal leaders met on Saturday in the hope of easing tensions between clans in a country where the new central government is still weak, weapons abound and rival militias sometimes lock horns.

Libyan tribes loyal to military commander Khalifa Hifter on Monday offered to end their blockade of the country’s oil production, which has cost Libya over $6 billion since January, as part of a ...

Second, Libya is a country in which tribal identities remain strong. Initially, Qaddafi tried to undermine the power of the tribes, but he later turned to them for political support.

Before Moammar Gadhafi came to power, the roughly 140 tribes and clans in Libya helped shape the country's military and political landscape. When Gadhafi… ...