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.
EU renews EUBAM mandate for two years
On 26 June, the Council of the European Union (EU) extended the mandate of the EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya for an additional two years, until 30 June 2025. According to the EU statement, the Mission ‘will contribute in the next two years to enhance...
Wagner halts march to Moscow following Minsk-brokered deal
On 24 June, Wagner Group commander Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his fighters to halt their advance on Moscow and return to their bases in southern Russia, ending what he called a ‘march of justice’ that arose in response to the requirement that Wagner forces come under...
EU delivers more patrol boats to Libya
On 22 June, the European Union (EU) delivered two patrol boats to Libya in a ceremony in the Sicilian city of Messina. The delivery is part of an EU project aiming to ‘strengthen the capacity of relevant Libyan authorities in the areas of border and migration...
Chinese citizens arrested following raids on bitcoin mining farms in western region
On 21 June, two Bitcoin mining farms were raided in Misrata. Ten people were arrested (all Chinese). On 22 June, another Bitcoin mining farm was raided near the Iron Factory in Zliten. Several people from China were arrested. On 23 June, the Attorney General's Office...
EUBAM Libya hosts counter terrorism workshop
On 20 June, the European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) said it was hosting a three-day workshop on Counter Terrorism with the Libyan Counter-Terrorism unit and international observers. EUBAM Libya operations head Jérôme Buaillon described the...
Bathily highlights armed groups and human rights issues at UNSC briefing
In his briefing to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 19 June, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily stated that there is a widespread fear amongst Libyans that, should the conflict in Sudan last longer, its spill-over consequences might pose a new...
EU denies helping smugglers in Libya
On 16 June, European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer denied accusations that the European Union (EU) was helping smugglers in Libya as it steps up cooperation with Libyan authorities accused of colluding with smugglers and traffickers. Mamer's denial follows a UN...
Nine Egyptians in Greek court over Tubruq migrant boat tragedy
On 15 June, Greek authorities announced that nine Egyptian survivors were arrested and are due in a Greek court on suspicion of belonging to the smuggling ring that arranged the voyage of a migrant boat that capsized in the Mediterranean a day earlier. The arrest came...
Rome to ask Haftar for greater cooperation on migrant control from eastern Libya
On 9 June, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said at a press conference that Rome was planning to ask Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar for greater cooperation in stopping the departure of migrants from eastern Libya. He added, however,...