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.
Operation IRINI publishes monthly report
On 2 August, the European Union's Operation IRINI released their results report for July 2022. They reported 74 merchant ships were investigated via radio calls and 19 were boarded. One ship, the MV VICTORY RORO, was inspected on 18 July and diverted after it was...
Shell reportedly falls on TIA, injures 6-11 Syrian mercenaries
On 1 August, 9 Syrian mercenaries believed to be part of the Constitution Protection Force under the Government of National Unity) Ministry of Defence (MoD) were reportedly killed and 11 others were injured after a missile fell on their base inside Tripoli...
Saleh visits Ankara to secure backing for Bashaagha
Between 1-2 August, House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker, Aqeela Saleh, and Deputy Head Presidential Council (PC), Abdulalah al-Lafi, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, Mustafa Sentop, in Ankara. Saleh told...
Turkish frigate observed outside Khoms port
On 28 July, a Turkish G-class frigate was reportedly observed off the coast of Khoms. It is unclear whether the vessel docked at Khoms port.
UNSC votes to extend UNSMIL mandate until October
On 28 July, the UN Security Council (UNSC) voted with twelve votes in favour and three abstentions to extend the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for three months until 31 October 2022. The three-month roll over is instead of the typical...
UNSMIL condemns clashes in Tripoli
On 22 July, United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) issued a statement condemning the clashes in Tripoli and called for all actors to exercise maximum restraint, address their disputes through dialogue and abide by their obligations under national and...
Libya Contact Group meets in Ankara
On 21 July, the Libya Contact Group – comprising the US, the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Turkey, Egypt, and the UN - met in Ankara to discuss developments and exchange views on the current situation in Libya.
US Ambassador to Libya calls for appointment of new SRSG following Williams’ departure
On 21 July, US Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, thanked Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General (SASG) Stephanie Williams for her role as UN mediator and called for the urgent appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) to...
Turkey to host Libyan and international meetings
Media reports claim Turkey is set to host a meeting in Ankara in July between House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh, High State Council (HSC) head Khalid Mishri, and the Deputy Head of the Presidential Council (PC). The meeting will be focused on...