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.
Abdoulaye Bathily nominated as possible UN Special Envoy
On 14 August, Senegalese politician and diplomat, Abdoulaye Bathily, is alleged to have been nominated as a possible new UN Special Envoy to Libya by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Bathily’s nomination has since been opposed by the GNU.
Turkey reportedly hosts Juwaili in Ankara
On 12 August, Zintani commander, Osama Juwaili, reportedly travelled to Ankara to meet with Turkish officials. The nature of the discussions is unknown at this time.
Haddad meets with UK MoD delegation
On 10 August, the GNU- affiliated Libyan Army Chief of General Staff, Mohammed Haddad met with a delegation from the UK’s Ministry of Defence and the British Ambassador to Libya, Caroline Hurndall. According to Libyan sources, they discussed the role of the UK in...
Libyan Army conducts military exercise in Mitiga with Italian presence
On 10 August, the GNU-affiliated Libyan Special Forces and the Air Force conducted a tactical military exercise at Mitiga military base in the presence of the Italian Consulate in Libya, the Deputy of Military attaché to the Italian Defence Ministry, and the Italian...
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...