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.
US State departments warns of Russia’s ‘destabilizing’ effect
On 28 September, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, referring to Libya, said that they urge any country in the world that engages with Moscow to take into account the destabilizing effect that Russia has not only in Ukraine, but also in Africa and anywhere...
Amnesty warns of LNA crackdown on journalists covering Derna
On 21 September, Amnesty International called for the Libyan National Army (LNA) to ‘immediately lift all undue restrictions imposed on media and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to all affected communities’ in Derna and eastern Libya. In its statement,...
Norland and AFRICOM commander visit Tripoli, discuss US support for Derna disaster efforts
On 20 September, Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Michael Langley visited Tripoli together with US Special Envoy Richard Norland and USAID Country Representative John Cardenas, meeting Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and Presidential Council head...
Haftar meets American and Italian military commanders
On 20 September, General Gennaro Vecchione, former commander of Italy's Guardia di Finanza and former coordinator of Italy's intelligence services, visited Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar on behalf of the Italian government to discuss the situation...
LNA cracks down on access for journalists and aid teams to disaster-hit Derna
On 19 September, all communications including internet and phone calls with Derna were down due an optical fibre cable being cut – though reports vary as to whether this was accidental or an act of sabotage. Journalists able to access satellite connects at the time of...
Haftar accompanies Russia’s deputy defence minister on humanitarian visit to Derna
On 17 September, Khaled Haftar, the son of Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar, and who now heads the east’s Supreme Security Emergency Operations Chamber, accompanied Russian deputy defence minister, Yunus-bek Yevkurov, in a visit to Derna, the most...
International aid pours in as rescue teams arrive in Libya following catastrophic storm
On 11 and 12 September, the UN and many foreign embassies and organisations operating in Libya began expressing their condolences for the tragedy and some have pledged support and assistance including the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan and Turkey. Turkish...
Bathily and Trabelsi discuss security situation
On 7 September, United Nations Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met with Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi to discuss the security situation and the ongoing efforts to preserve stability. Bathily said he emphasized the importance of engaging various security...
MoI announces electronic surveillance system for the border with Tunisia
On 6 September, during a press conference held at the headquarters of the Agency for Combating Illegal Immigration in Tripoli, Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi announced plans to install ‘for the first time’ an electronic surveillance system consisting of day/night...