International actors
Tracking developments of international actors in Libya’s security space including military activity, the presence of foreign operatives and diplomacy pertaining to Libya’s security.
Russian LNG Tanker Arctic Metagaz still drifting out of control off eastern Libya
On 22 April around 3 pm, the towing cable between a tug and the severely damaged Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz snapped and the ship began drifting freely about 120 km north of Benghazi. The Libyan tugs were supported by the Maridive 701, a specialized vessel...
FM al-Baour leads GNU delegation to Moscow & revives Russian-Libyan joint commission
On 21 April, in a meeting in Moscow between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Government of National Unity (GNU) acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Taher al-Baour, Lavrov emphasized Russias’s support for Libya’s national unity but stressed that Russia will...
Haftar’s international meetings focus on illegal migration
On 20 April, UK Ambassador Martin Reynolds met with Khalifa Haftar and Deputy Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Saddam Haftar to discuss strengthening UK-Libya collaboration in defence cooperation and combatting illegal migration. Reynolds met separately with LNA...
Libyan Army forces participate in international tactical exercise EFES 2026 in Izmir
On 20 April, Libyan Army forces arrived at the designated camp in the Turkish city of Izmir to participate in the international tactical exercise EFES 2026, which is being held with the participation of a number of countries. The participating force included personnel...
Bodies of 28 migrants recovered along Libya’s coast
At least 28 bodies have been recovered along Libyan coasts in recent days. They are all believed to be the bodies of migrants who drowned during an attempted crossing to Europe. On 18 April, Libya's Emergency Medicine and Support Center (EMSC), which is part of the...
Tunisian girl kidnapped in Benghazi
On 11 April, an 18-year old Tunisian girl - Doaa Al-Nighawi- was reported to have been kidnapped in Benghazi in the Al-Majouri area of Benghazi. Her fate is unknown.
Assassination attempt against nominee for LIS leadership in Tripoli
On 11 April, there was an assassination attempt against Major General Ibrahim Al-Shaqaf near the Marriott Hotel on Al-Shatt Road, Tripoli. A clash occurred between his escorts and the cars that attempted to assassinate him, resulting in material damage. Al-Shaqaf...
Trabelsi discusses security cooperation with Italian counterpart in Rome
On 14 April, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi met with his Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi in Rome in the framework of promoting mutual security cooperation between the two countries. The two sides addressed the situation of...
AFRICOM’s Exercise Flintlock 2026 proceeds smoothly
On 14 April, Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s annual special forces exercise, was opened with a ceremony simultaneously in Sirte, Libya, and in Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire. Approximately 1,500 soldiers from more than 30 nations participated in this year's exercise...