by Jason | Feb 12, 2019 | International actors
On 9 February, US AFRICOM commander Thomas Waldhauser accused Russia of attempting to increase its presence in Libya for the purpose of accessing oil and exploiting arms sales. This followed reports from the Russian Tsargrad TV network on 7 February claiming that the...
by Jason | Feb 12, 2019 | Libyan actors
On 7 February, the Libyan National Army (LNA) to extend its reach towards the Sharara and al-Feel oilfields, which feed Zawiyya and Mellitah ports respectively. This sudden advance was likely sparked by Government of National Accord (GNA) Prime Minister Fayez...
by Jason | Feb 5, 2019 | ISIS
On 31 January, the Sirte-based 166 Battalion arrested Khalifa Barq, a notable leader of Ansar al-Sharia and ISIS loyalist. Barq was arrested during a raid on his home in central Sirte. Unconfirmed reports suggested the operation was undertaken with foreign support,...
by Jason | Feb 5, 2019 | Other Jihadi Actors
On 29 January, the Libyan National Army (LNA) arrested al-Qaeda member Alamin Ali Kalfa near Sebha. Kalfa is suspected of being involved is a series of assassinations targeting security officials. This coincides with reports that the LNA has started moving al-Qaeda...
by Jason | Feb 5, 2019 | International actors
On 3 February, the French Defence Ministry announced French fighter jets had launched airstrikes on armed groups that entered northern Chad from Libya following a request from the Chad government. The targets were said to have been moving in a column of 40 pickups. On...
