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.
LNA, Wagner Group accused of sending support to RSF in Sudan
On 19 April, the Wall Street Journal reported that Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar had sent at least one shipment of ammunition from Libya to Sudan to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo...
SAF seizes strategic RSF base on Libyan border
On 19 April, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced its seizure of a strategic military base belonging to the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) near the Libyan border. In a video circulating on social media, SAF soldiers are seen seizing armoured vehicles,...
Bathily comments on latest 5+5 JMC talks in UNSC briefing
On 18 April, UN Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily briefed the UN Security Council on developments in Libya. He noted the significant symbolic value of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC) meetings in the last few weeks and their pledges to secure elections, renounce...
GNS expresses concerns over Khartoum clashes, urges ‘end to bloodshed’
On 17 April, the Government of National Stability (GNS) expressed concerns over the situation in Khartoum as fierce clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary forces continued to escalate. In a statement by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International...
Canada’s GardaWorld under investigation over irregularities
On 16 April, a Tripoli court launched an investigation into administrative irregularities at Canadian security contractor Garda World, resulting in many of the company’s workforce reportedly leaving the country the following day.
GNU urges Sudanese parties to resume peace talks following clashes in Khartoum
On 15 April, the Government of National Unity (GNU) said it was following the ‘unfortunate events’ taking place in Khartoum, urging all parties to take the necessary measures to protect civilians and resume peace talks. This came after clashes erupted in Khartoum on...
Canada’s GardaWorld staff arrested at Mitiga Airport
On 12 April, several employees of Canadian security contractor GardaWorld were arrested at Mitiga Airport in Tripoli by the Special Deterrence Forces (Rada) as they were reportedly unable to produce valid licenses for the hand guns they were carrying. As of 2 May,...
Norland welcomes 5+5 Benghazi meeting
On 8 April, US Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland welcomed the security meeting held by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) in Benghazi during a phone call with UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily, saying he thanked him for his efforts to promote...
Bathily concludes first official visit to Libya’s southern neighbours
On 5 April, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily concluded his first official visit to Libya’s southern neighbours, Sudan, Niger and Chad, during which he discussed cooperation on border security and the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya....