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.
Russian and Syrian fighters killed in landmine blast
On 7 August, the Syrian news network Suwayda 24 reported that a young man from As-Suwayda (southwestern Syria) was killed in Libya, alongside a Russian Wagner operative, after a landmine exploded in a military vehicle on 5 August. Several other Syrian fighters were...
LNA conducts airstrike targeting Chadian rebels
On 31 July, the Libyan National Army (LNA) is reported to have undertaken an airstrike targeting Chadian rebels near the Chadian-Libyan border. According to reports, the aerial attack targeted 12 Chadian rebel technicals. No other details are available at this time.
Attorney General signs MOU with Egypt on cooperation on crime and corruption
On 31 July, Attorney General Sadiq al-Sour travelled to Cairo, where he met with his Egyptian counterpart, Hamada al-Sawi. During his visit, Sour signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Egypt and Libya to collaborate on the fight against crime, terrorism,...
Jordan, Cyprus and Greece call for withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya
On 29 July, in a trilateral meeting between the leaders of Greece, Jordan and Cyprus in Athens, a joint statement was issued, stressing the importance of the complete withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya.
Saleh accuses Turkey of stockpiling weapons in Libya
On 27 July, Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Aqeela Saleh stated that Turkey was sending a stockpile of military weapons to Libya to be used by foreign mercenaries. He added that the former head of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez al-Serraj,...
Saleh accuses Turkey of stockpiling weapons in Libya
On 27 July, Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Aqeela Saleh stated that Turkey was sending a stockpile of military weapons to Libya to be used by foreign mercenaries. He added that the former head of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez al-Serraj,...
GNU and LNA military delegations visit Moscow
On 26 July, the GNU Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant-General Mohammed al-Haddad, the GNU Chief of Land Forces al-Fitouri Gribel, the GNU Commander of the Tripoli Military Region, and the 444 Brigade Commander Mohammed Hamza allegedly arrived in Moscow for meetings...
UNSMIL under review by Security Council
On 31 July, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is due to receive an independent strategic review of the UN Support Mission for Libya (UNSMIL). The review will include an assessment of UNSMIL’s structure, prioritisation of tasks, and the capacity and effectiveness of its...
UNSMIL under review by Security Council
On 31 July, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is due to receive an independent strategic review of the UN Support Mission for Libya (UNSMIL). The review will include an assessment of UNSMIL’s structure, prioritisation of tasks, and the capacity and effectiveness of its...