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 FRONTEX says Libya remains main hub for irregular migration
On 12 December, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex reported that in the first eleven months of 2025 there were just over 169,000 irregular entries into the European Union, a drop of 25% compared to 2024. Figures on the Western Mediterranean route...
UN & international partners continue cooperation and training with Libyan armed forces
On 9 December, US AFRICOM published a video about AFRICOM Commander Dagvin Anderson’s recent visit to Libya, saying they were ‘truly impressed by the Libyan armed forces at the tactical, operational and strategic levels’ adding Libya could be a regional leader for...
EU delegation discusses border security with Haftar in Benghazi
On 7 December, an EU delegation including Orlando, Commander of EUNAVFOR Med’s Operation Irini RADM Marco Casapieri, and the Head of EUBAM Libya Jan Vyčítal visited Benghazi where they met with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar. They reportedly...
Trabelsi attends IOM meeting in Geneva
On 6 December, Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi participated in a round table organized by the International Organization for Migration in Geneva under the theme ‘Migration in Africa between crossroads’, with the participation of 14 ministers from African countries,...
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...
Haftars discuss Sudan & security cooperation with Egypt’s Sisi in Cairo
On 2 December, Libyan National Army (LNA) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar visited the 4th edition of the Egypt Defence Expo 2025 (EDEX 2025) in Cairo at the invitation of Egyptian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ahmad Fathy Ibrahim...
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...
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...