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.
UNSMIL continues broad consultations with Libyan actors
Throughout the last week, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams, continued their consultations with leading political and social leaders in Libya. Williams met with the head of the Presidential Council (PC),...
France, Germany, Italy, UK, and US release a Joint Statement on election delay
On 24 December, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the US released a Joint Statement recognising HNEC’s postponement of the ballot scheduled on 24 December. The statement clarified their position on the status of the GNU, asserting, 'In line with the...
UNSMIL expresses concern about security situation in Tripoli
On 21 December, UNSMIL issued a statement expressing concern at the unfolding security situation in Tripoli. It stated that the mobilisation of forces in Tripoli 'creates tensions and increases the risk of clashes that could spiral into conflict' and urged Libyan...
5+5 JMC discusses Action plan and unification with Williams in Sirte
On 18 December, the UN’s newly appointed Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams, met with the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) at its headquarters in Ouagadougou Hall in Sirte. During the meeting, Williams briefed the JMC on her new mandate and the JMC...
New UN Special Advisor Williams arrives in Tripoli
On 12 December, UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomed the newly-appointed Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Libya, Stephanie Williams’ arrival in Tripoli and explained that, in close coordination with UNSMIL, she will lead ‘the good offices and...
Turkish frigate off Tripoli coast
A Turkish frigate has been reported off the coast of the Abu Sittah naval base. Later in the week, Turkey's Ministry of National Defense posted photos of SAT commando (Underwater Offence) training, on the TCG Gemlik (F-492) G-class frigate off the shores of Libya
5+5 JMC meet in Moscow
On 8 December, the 5+5 JMC travelled to Moscow to discuss their Action Plan for the withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya with Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.
Guterres appoints Williams as Special Advisor
On 6 December, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that he was appointing former acting UN Envoy to Libya and former Deputy Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Stephanie Williams, to be his Special Advisor on Libya. Williams will assume the...
5+5 JMC to meet with Turkish and Russian officials to discuss next steps of Action Plan
On 3 December, the Government of National Unity’s (GNU) Director of Moral Guidance Department stated that the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) had travelled to Turkey to discuss their Action Plan for the withdrawal of foreign fighters, forces and mercenaries from...