A former Libyan jihadist says al Qaeda will seek to take advantage of chaos in Libya . Al Qaeda's affiliate in North Africa has been fighting for control of the country since 2011. There is a long history of Islamist radicalization in Libya . Especially in the impoverished , restive eastern provinces .
A former Libyan jihadist says al Qaeda will seek to take advantage of chaos in Libya . Diplomats and analysts ask whether unrest might provide an opening for al Qaeda . There is a long history of Islamist radicalization in Libya . Especially in the impoverished , restive eastern provinces .