by Jason | Dec 13, 2016 | Libyan actors
On 7 December, a convoy of fighters comprising former Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG) forces under Ibrahim Jadhran, Islamist Benghazi Defence Brigades (BDB) and some pro Government of National Accord (GNA) forces attempt to retake wells and ports in the oil crescent...
by Jason | Dec 6, 2016 | ISIS
On 5 December, after days of heavy fighting and US airstrikes, the GNA-affiliated al-Bunyan al-Marsus (BM) fighters officially declared victory against ISIS in Sirte, declaring a final and total breakdown in ISIS ranks with many of their militants surrendering...
by Jason | Dec 6, 2016 | International actors
UN Envoy Martin Kobler has insisted that he will not give up on getting the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) and the GNA approved by the HoR, while also denying that he is considering resignation. On November 29, Kobler flew to Tobruk to meet with HoR Vice President...
by Jason | Dec 6, 2016 | Other Jihadi Actors
On 1-3 December, clashes broke out in Tripoli in multiple locations among nominally pro GNA militias against other rival militias who pledge allegiance to Grand Mufti Sadeq al-Ghariyani, former Tripoli “GNC PM” Khalifa al-Ghwell and the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group...
by Jason | Dec 6, 2016 | Libyan actors
Hardliner members of the HoR and opponents of the GNA are preparing for what they say is the final round of talks with the UN facilitated ‘Libyan Political Dialogue’ group on 17 December. These forces hope to achieve a return to the 4th draft of the Libyan Political...
