Western – 15 June 2015

by | Jun 15, 2015 | International actors

There was further drama this week when US forces launched airstrikes against a militant base south of Ajdabiyya. The attack on 14 June was meant to target Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the Algerian militant and alleged mastermind of the In Amenas gas plant attack in January...

Other – 15 June 2015

by | Jun 15, 2015 | Other Jihadi Actors

There was fierce fighting in Ajdabia when local LNA forces which comprise fighters loyal to federalist leader, Ibrahim Jedhran, attacked the Ajdabia Revolutionaries Shura Council – the militant body made up mainly of Ansar Al-Sharia members who adopted its name in...

Anti – 15 June 2015

by | Jun 15, 2015 | Libyan actors

Benghazi saw further fighting this week, although on a smaller scale than in recent weeks. There were clashes in the Qawarsha neighbourhood on 14 June while the LNA announced that its Special Forces had taken control of the Mehesh Hesh area. However, overall there has...

Action – 8 June 2015

by | Jun 8, 2015 | ISIS

IS made significant, almost surprising, gains this week, finally taking over the town of Harawa, near Sirte. The militant group had tried to seize the town back in March but was repelled by local forces. This time, however, IS was able to take control without a fight...