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Al-Araby
The strongman in the east of war-scarred Libya, Khalifa Haftar, said Tuesday he would run for president in a December 24 election that is also set to be contested by a son of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi. “I declare my candidacy for the presidential election, not because I am chasing power but because I want to lead our people towards glory, progress and prosperity,” he said in a speech, broadcast live on Libyan television. His announcement comes two days after the candidacy of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi – the son of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi – who has been accused of war crimes by the Inte…