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Al-Araby
Russia and the US have clashed over the position of UN Special Advisor on Libya, currently held by Stephanie Williams, according to Africa Intelligence. Russia – currently engaged in a brutal invasion of Ukraine – wants Williams ousted from her UN posting, and to be replaced by another candidate. Williams, an American diplomat, has a remarkable track record in Libya, succeeding where others have failed. She helped lead reconciliation talks that resulted in the October 2020 ceasefire in Libya, however she has only been in her current UN role since December 2021. Russia is a long-time supporter…