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.
UN report mentions Libya as one of the transit and logistical hubs for Sudan’s RSF rebels
On 3 September, the UN Human Rights Council released a report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan (Sudan Fact-Finding Mission or FFM), titled ‘Fuelling Sudan’s conflict: weapons, fighters and external support networks’. Evidence...
Joint LNA-GNU Libyan military delegation visits Ramstein air base
On 21 August, AFRICOM reported that a joint eastern (LNA) and western (GNU) Libyan military delegation had visited Ramstein Air Base in Germany on 3–7 August as part of U.S. efforts to develop cooperation between Libya’s divided armed forces. The delegation was...
Tetteh briefs UNSC on Libya security situation
In her UNSC briefing on 18 August, SRSG Hanna Tetteh commented on the security situation. She highlighted the recent violence in Zawiyya and Surman and welcomed the formation of the Western Region Security Arrangements Committee by the Chief of Staff – General...
UN warns about anti-migrant rhetoric & violence in Libya
In her UNSC briefing on 18 August, SRSG Hanna Tetteh warned that anti-migration narratives and misinformation continue to harm vulnerable populations and constrain the humanitarian response. The prolonged closure of UNHCR’s office has further limited access to...
LNA leadership visits Russia and Egypt
On 18 August, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar arrived in Moscow and met Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov. Talks focused on military cooperation, including deepening existing training and exchange programmes. On 19...
Foreign officials engage on security cooperation & Flintlock 2027 preparations
On 17 August, the US military attaché to Libya Colonel Dustin Dinola met with acting Chief of Staff for the Libyan Army Lieutenant General Salahadeen al-Namroush to discuss military and security cooperation, including training, capacity building and improving...
Greece arrests smugglers bringing migrants from Libya
Italy and Greece have brought prosecutions against alleged people smugglers. On 14 August, the Greek Coast Guard said four minors, who said they were aged 14-17, were arrested on the southern island of Crete accused of piloting four small boats carrying a total of 229...
US advisor Boulos condemns killing of LNA intelligence chief
US Senior Advisor on Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos condemned the killing of Libyan National Army (LNA) Military Intelligence Chief Major General Fawzi al-Mansouri, as well as the Zawiyya attacks. He said the US calls for thorough investigations into the...
Turkish FM continues his Libya visit in Benghazi
On 12 August, Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan arrived at Benghazi-Benina where he was officially received by Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar. Fidan’s principal encounter was with LNA Commander Field Marshal...