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.
P3+2+2 meets in Berlin
On 8 and 9 September, Ambassadors to Libya from the P3+2+2 countries, composed of the US, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey and Egypt met in Berlin for a two-day meeting to discuss the current crisis in Libya and joint efforts in support of a resolution. The UN...
Cairo walks out on GNU FM Mangoush during Arab League meeting
On 6 September, during the 58th session of the Arab League's Council of Arab Foreign Ministers, the Egyptian delegation swiftly departed the meeting when the Government of National Unity (GNU) Foreign Minister, Najla Mangoush, was handed the presidency of the session...
US Ambassador to Libya discusses de-escalation with Bashaagha
On 3 September, according to the US Embassy, US Ambassador Richard Norland held a call with the Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister, Fathi Bashaagha. They reportedly discussed de-escalating military confrontation ‘following his important meetings in...
Bathily appointed as new UN Special Envoy to Libya
On 2 September, UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced that the Senegalese politician and diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily had been appointed as the new Special Representative for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Bathily replaced former...
International actors condemn violence in Tripoli
On 27 August, the UN along with several other international states including the US, UK, France, and Italy issued statements expressing concerns over the clashes and calling for the cessation of fighting and dialogue between Libyan actors. US Ambassador to Libya,...
US Department of State calls for de-escalation by all sides in Tripoli
On 22 August, the US Department of State issued a statement expressing that it was deeply concerned by threats of violent confrontation in Tripoli and calls for immediate de-escalation by all sides.
US drone shot down in Benghazi, LNA claims responsibility
On 22 August, a US drone, identified as a MQ-9 Reaper, was shot down near Benghazi. According to a US Africa Command (AFRICOM) spokesperson, Lieutenant Commander Timothy Pietrack, the aircraft was operating in support of US Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya,...
Libya and China UN Permanent Representatives meet
On 22 August, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Libya to the UN, Taher Sunni, met with the Permanent Representative of China to the UN and current President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for August, Zhang Jun. They discussed the current situation in...
Turkish and Libyan intelligence officials meet in Tripoli
On 18 August, Turkey’s Deputy Head of Intelligence, Jamal al-Din Çalık, met with the Head of the Libyan Intelligence Service along with other north-western military and security leaders at the Sheraton hotel in Tripoli. The subject of the meetings is unclear, with...