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.
Haftar welcomes AFRICOM commander in Benghazi
On 2 December, a US Military Command in Africa (AFRICOM) delegation met with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi. Discussions focused on U.S.-Libya security cooperation, Libyan-led efforts to unify military institutions, and the importance...
Libyan Coast Guard opens fire on NGO Search and Rescue vessels
On 1 December, the NGO MV Louise Mitchell said that a patrol boat of the Libyan Coast Guard closely approached the Louise Michel vessel and fired shots into the water at just 200-300 metres away. Shortly after the incident, their crew found an empty rubber boat which...
Khaled al-Hishri surrendered to ICC custody for war crimes trial
On 1 December, Khaled Mohamed Ali al-Hishri was surrendered to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC said that a hearing will be scheduled in due course for al-Hishri’s initial appearance before the Court. During this hearing, the Chamber will...
Dabaiba and AFRICOM commander discuss military training and cooperation
On 1 December, PM and Minister of Defense Abdul Hameed Dabaiba met with the commander of the US Military Command in Africa (AFRICOM) Dagvin Anderson and his delegation to discuss strengthening military cooperation between Libya and the United States, focusing on...
LNA and Chad hold high-level phone call on border security
On 29 November, Saddam Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), held a phone conversation with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby to discuss recent developments in the Tibesti region. According to reports, Déby assured Saddam that the...
EU-Libya cooperation on migration deepens
On 27 November, the 7th Steering Committee of the EU-funded Support to Integrated Border and Migration Management in Libya project (SIBMMIL) took place in Rome. The meeting reviewed key achievements and remaining challenges in Libyan border management. The EU...
Report warns of ‘destablisation’ in Libya-Niger-Chad border triangle
On 26 November, a detailed report by the Enact project warned of destablisation in Libya-Niger-Chad border triangle. The report identifies the Libyan National Army (LNA) decision to dissolve 128 Brigade, one of the main fighting forces in Fezzan, to rein in the...
UN extends Operation Irini mandate
On 25 November, the UN extended the arms embargo on Libya for another 6 months, with EUNAVFORMED Operation Irini being tasked to monitor it, by adopting resolution 2804 by a vote of 13 in favour and 2 abstentions (China and the Russian Federation).
ICC briefing to UNSC signals trial of Khaled al-Hisri to be held soon
On 25 November 2025, International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan addressed the United Nations Security Council in New York on the Situation in Libya. She said there had been a series of unprecedented landmarks over the last six months...