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.
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....
Bathily in Niger to discuss withdrawal of Nigerien mercenaries and fighters from Libya
On 3 April, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met in Niamey with the President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, who commended the UN’s efforts to stabilize Libya at this critical time. Bathily also met Niger’s Minister of National Defense, Alkassoum...
Italy takes over IRINI tactical command
On 1 April, Italian Rear Admiral Valentino Rinaldi took over tactical command of the European Naval Force Operation IRINI operating in the Central Mediterranean, from Greek Rear Admiral Stylianos Dimopoulos. The Force Commanders, with their respective staffs, are...
Bathily visits Chad to discuss withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya
On 31 March, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met in N’Djamena with the Transitional President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby. President Déby expressed his country’s full support for the UN facilitated peace process in Libya and expressed satisfaction at...