by Jason | May 21, 2019 | Libyan actors
On 20 May, the Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Naval Forces, Major General Faraj al-Mahdawi, declared a state of emergency with a ban on shipments to all western maritime ports. The ban is likely in response to the Government of National Accord (GNA)...
by Jason | May 14, 2019 | ISIS
On 9 May, Islamic State (ISIS) conducted a daylight attack on the town of Ghadduwa, south east of Sebha, killing three and kidnapping at least one person. One of those killed was former Libyan diplomat Ali al-Kaboush. ISIS’ official Amaq News Agency claimed the...
by Jason | May 14, 2019 | Other Jihadi Actors
On 13 May, the House of Representatives (HoR) voted to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group. The HoR believes the Muslim Brotherhood is assisting armed groups and terrorist in Tripoli.
by Jason | May 14, 2019 | International actors
On 10 May, the Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez al-Serraj, concluded a visit to the heads of state in Germany, France, Italy and the UK in an attempt to win support for the GNA against the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) assault on...
by Jason | May 14, 2019 | Libyan actors
The Libyan National Army’s (LNA) “Operation Flood of Dignity” against Government of National Accord (GNA) -aligned forces in southern Tripoli continued throughout the first week of Ramadan, with no significant changes in territorial control. The number of incidents...
