The can-do city
Entrepreneurs in Libya’s commercial hub are undeterred by post-war chaos
LIBYA’S third-largest city became notorious for the fierce battle fought during the 2011 war to oust Muammar Qaddafi. But Misrata survived as the commercial hub. As Libya struggles to persuade foreigners that it is open for business, Misrata’s streets are lined with shiny new shop fronts. Its office buildings bustle.
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “The can-do city”
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