Libya's Power Struggle: A Symptom of Broader Instability Protests have erupted in Tripoli as residents express growing anger over power cuts that are just one symptom of a larger crisis.
The widespread civil disobedience campaign reflects deep seated problems, including corruption, inflation, and a dysfunctional government more concerned with its own survival than addressing pressing citizen needs.
The protesters' frustration has been building for months as blackouts have become a regular occurrence in Tripoli and other areas.