by Jason | Dec 29, 2015 | Libyan actors
One of the biggest challenges facing the new GNA is its ability to galvanize fragmented Libyan political factions and militias to participate in the fight against ISIS. As it stands now, this change of approach depends on the ability of the GNA to form a united Libyan...
by Jason | Dec 22, 2015 | ISIS
Using Videos from Sirte for Dawa The Islamic State continues to control Sirte, ineluctably strengthening its grip on the coastal city over time as no coherent forces oppose it. As no forces are opposing its consolidation and expansion, it is quite likely to overflow...
by Jason | Dec 22, 2015 | International actors
The latest signature of the Libyan Political Agreement was supposed to reunify Libya under a strong and legitimate Government of National Accord to cooperate in the international fight against ISIS. However, the fragility of the UN-mediated process, and the severe...
by Jason | Dec 22, 2015 | Other Jihadi Actors
Clashes broke out in Ajdabiya on 15 December after LNA units, headed by Ltn. Mohammed Daooud Al Gabsi of border guard brigade, and Ltn. Mohammed Ebsit, deputy commander of the Ajdabiya operations room, began manhunts for members of the Ajdabiya Revolutionary Shura...
by Jason | Dec 22, 2015 | Libyan actors
As conflict erupts in Ajdabiya in tandem with the signing of the UN deal, the city is witnessing a deepening rift between supporters of the LNA units under the command of Khalifa Hafter, and supporters of the Islamist factions. These rifts are preventing political and...
