by Client Client | Aug 1, 2023 | International actors
On 1 August, Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, issued a statement expressing ‘deep concern over the expulsion of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers from Tunisia to the borders with Libya and also Algeria’. Haq condemned...
by Client Client | Aug 1, 2023 | International actors
On 1 August, GNU Minister of Foreign Affairs Najla al-Mangoush held a phone call with her Chadian counterpart about the situation in Niger. They both condemned the recent coup and the ‘disruption of Niger’s democratic development’. Al-Mangoush emphasised Libya’s...
by Client Client | Jul 31, 2023 | Libyan actors
On 31 July, Ali Wali, spokesman for the 19th Brigade of the Libyan Border Guard, said that efforts to prevent smuggling and ensure full control of the entire border route with Tunisia have been massively increased. A Joint Coordination Room was established to better...
by Client Client | Jul 29, 2023 | International actors
On 29 July, Government of National Unity (GNU) Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush spoke by phone with Counsellor of the US State Department Derek Chollet about the situation in Niger. Both are deeply concerned that events there could destabilize the region. They said...
by Client Client | Jul 29, 2023 | Libyan actors
Late on 29 July, forces affiliated with Zintani commander Osama Juwaili set up earth berms and closed roads in the al-Aziziyya area around 40km south of Tripoli, temporarily restricting movement to and from Tripoli. In response, armed groups in Tripoli aligned with...