by Jason | Aug 10, 2015 | Libyan actors
During the past week, Haftar has also concentrated his efforts on retaining key support from local tribes and notables, meeting with elders and representatives of tribes from Benghazi, Benina, al-Abiar, Sulouq, al-Tukra and al-Rajma. Whilst all tribes confirmed their...
by Jason | Aug 3, 2015 | ISIS
A man suspected to be an IS member concealed himself among refugees allowed by the army to escape from the epicentres of fighting in Benghazi, detonating himself in a car laden with explosive as he arrived at an army checkpoint. IS continues to grow and strengthen its...
by Jason | Aug 3, 2015 | International actors
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
by Jason | Aug 3, 2015 | Other Jihadi Actors
Violence is also set to continue to rage in Derna where LNA troops are still fighting it out against militant forces belonging to the Derna Mujahideen Shura Council, a Jihadist umbrella group comprising local militias. These militants continue to hold the town in...
by Jason | Aug 3, 2015 | Libyan actors
In Benghazi, LNA forces aligned with the Tubruq government have launched a series of attacks during the past week. Airstrikes and heavy fighting concentrated once again in the al-Sabri and Suq al-Hout areas. On Saturday, fighting also returned to the Leithi district...
