**Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso: Understanding Libya’s Role in the Sahel Conflict**
The liberation of Nigerien rebel leader Mahmoud Salah by authorities in Benghazi marks a clear break between the Haftar clan and the military junta in Niamey. The development illustrates how the Sahel is increasingly becoming a theater for Libyan influence struggles waged through proxy armed groups.
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