Magarha

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NOTOC The Magarha (also al-Magarha, Meqariha) () is one of the major Arab tribes of Libya. They originate from Fezzan province of Libya and have been an influential supporters and beneficiaries of Muammar Gaddafi during his long rule and then Libya's 2011 civil war. Some Magarha have relocated to Sirte and elsewhere along the coast.

After the Warfalla tribe which is Libya's largest,

The Magarha, along with the Warfalla, have long formed an important alliance with Muammar Gaddafi,

History

The Magarha tribe has been semi-nomadic, and their alliances are mentioned in historical texts. The 14th century Islamic texts suggest that the Magarha were one of the tribes that controlled the oases and palm groves in the region that is contemporary west Libya. Their rights were acknowledged in the 16th to 18th century Barbary Corsairs era.

The historical records of the Ottoman Empire suggest that along with Riyyah tribe, the Magarha were Arab tribes of Wadi al-Shatti region, and that they supported the Ottoman's authority in Fezzan region. In exchange for this support, the Ottoman Empire had exempted them from taxes, allowed them to collect a tribute from passing caravans and represented the Ottoman interests as its police force.

Notable Margarha

References

Bibliography

  • Obeidi, Amal S M. Political Culture in Libya, Routledge, 2001.
  • Ahmida, Ali Abdullatif. The Making of Modern Libya:State Formation, Colonization, and Resistance, 1830-1932, State University of New York Press, 2000.

References

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  6. Ali Abdullatif Ahmida. (2011). "Making of Modern Libya, The: State Formation, Colonization, and Resistance, Second Edition". State University of New York Press.
  7. McLachlan, K. S.. (1978). "Tripoli and Tripolitania: Conflict and Cohesion during the Period of the Barbary Corsairs (1551-1850)". The Royal Geographical Society.
  8. Ali Abdullatif Ahmida. (2011). "Making of Modern Libya, The: State Formation, Colonization, and Resistance, Second Edition". State University of New York Press.
  9. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-17414121 Profile: Abdullah al-Senussi] BBC News (16 October 2015)
  10. [https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-12174643 Obituary: Abdelbaset al-Megrahi], BBC News (May 20, 2012)
  11. (2011-08-25). "Factbox: Libya's tribal, cultural divisions". Reuters.

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