government name -- recognized by the international community, but he is a controversial figure, and as oliver farryxplains, his nomination could make a growing crack in the already divided libya even worse. >> a renowned strongman of the head of libya's army, khalifa haftar was appointed, a former officer in gaddafi's army, he was the leader of the libyan army last year. in may haftar launched an offensive against benghazi islamists, a launch that is still underway. the country is ruled by two rival governments, one recognized by the international community, and one in the capital tripoli, supported by islamist militias. each have a different view of general haftar. >> khalifa haftar is a man dear to the heart of libyans. you just have to go on facebook in libya and you will see dozens of people who have haftar as their profile picture, certainly not of those terrorists in tripoli. >> our brothers in two -- are unfortunately -- >> the egyptian scenarios a reference to general al-sisi who later became president. haftar is as opposed to islamist groups as al-sisi is. but western countries have as of