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 and Putin reportedly pursuing defence deal
On 5 November, Bloomberg reported that a defence deal is being ‘hammered out’ between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar following their meeting in Moscow in late September. According to Bloomberg, Haftar is...
Wagner forces on alert as GNU forces mobilise south of Ghariyan
On 31 October, there were reports that Wagner fighters stationed at Brak al-Shatti airbase, around 300km south of al-Shuwayrif, were on high alert following the mobilisation of forces aligned with the Government of National Unity (GNU) to Ghariyan. They were...
HoR and HSC demand oil export ban and departure of ambassadors over Israel support
On 25 October, the House of Representatives (HoR) demanded the immediate departure of the ambassadors of countries supporting Israel in the Gaza war. At the same time, it also demanded a ban on oil and gas exports to these countries if the ‘massacres by the occupation...
Libyans protest against Israel across country in wake of Gaza hospital attack
Following the attack on the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza on 18 October, there was an uptick in anti-Israeli anger and protests in Libya. On the afternoon of 20 October, a demonstration against Israel and in support of the Palestinians took place in Martyr's Square in...
US embassy warns citizens to stay away from anti-Israel protests
On 18 October, the U.S. Embassy warned all US citizens in Libya of further demonstrations in Libya over the Gaza conflict. They stated, ‘We anticipate that additional protests may occur, sometimes without prior announcement. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages U.S....
Trabelsi meets with Algerian counterpart in Algiers visit
On 16 October, Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi, traveled to Algiers to talk with Algerian Minister of the Interior, Local Governments and Urban Development, Ibrahim Murad about ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, especially in...
Menfi stresses support for Palestinians and need to protect civilians in Gaza
On 12 October, Presidential Council Chair Muhammed al-Menfi received the Charge d'Affaires of the Palestinian Embassy, Muhammed Rahal. Menfi stressed that the Libyans have always been in the forefront of providing support to the Palestinians, even before the creation...
Dabaiba assures Abbas of Libyan support to Palestine
On 10 October, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba spoke on the phone with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas and assured him of Libyan support in this ‘fair matter’. They discussed the latest developments in Palestine and the need to cooperate with all regional and...
Hundreds protest in Tripoli in solidarity with Palestine
On 10 October, a demonstration of several hundred people in support of the Palestinians or Hamas took place in Tripoli. Some participants raised the Palestinian flag alongside the Libyan flag and wore the Palestinian keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian nationalism. On...