Since the beginning of August 2026, an unprecedented wave of hostage and prisoner releases has been observed in the Sahel. Among the many mediators who attribute credit to this is the Libyan Marshal Khalifa Haftar's clan. If for these hostages and their families, this restored freedom is excellent news, the return of this Libyan actor to the region is much less so. By Leslie Varenne A month of August not like the other August 2026 will remain in…
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Since the beginning of August 2026, an unprecedented wave of hostage and prisoner releases has been observed in the Sahel. Among the many mediators who attribute credit to this is the Libyan Marshal Khalifa Haftar's clan. If for these hostages and their families, this restored freedom is excellent news, the return of this Libyan actor to the region is much less so. By Leslie Varenne A month of August not like the other August 2026 will remain in…