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.
NGO reports that regular Russian troops are stationed in Libya
On 22 July, the Democracy and Human Rights Foundation (DHRF) released a statement claiming to have received intelligence that regular Russian military forces were present near the al-Jufra airbase in Libya's Oil Crescent. In a statement, the DHRF claimed that, ‘the...
Turkey allegedly establishes air defence systems in Bani Walid after 444 operations in the area
On 19 July, Libyan TV channel 218 claimed that Turkish military officers had entered Bani Walid following operations of the 444 Brigade. It is claimed that the Turkish officers installed an air defence and jamming system inside the Military Industrialization Factory....
UNSC meeting on Libya reiterates need for elections and withdrawal of foreign forces
On 15 July, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a meeting on Libya chaired by French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian and attended by 15 Member States. The delegates issued a statement stressing the importance of free and fair presidential and...
Italy’s Parliament votes to renew funding to Libyan coast guard
On 15 July, the Italian Chamber of Deputies voted to renew Italy’s funding to train the Libyan coast guard. On the same day, Amnesty International published a report ‘'No one will look for you': Forcibly returned from sea to abusive detention in Libya’, documenting...
27 April – 4 May: Coastal road remains closed despite pressure from 5+5 JMC
On 29 April, the fourth round of 5+5 JMC talks concluded in Sirte. On 3 May, a high-level Turkish delegation was received in Tripoli by the GNU to discuss strengthening the relations between the two countries.
20 – 27 April: US Ambassador Norland speculates on Wagner role in Chad conflict
On 24 April, the US Ambassador to Libya gave an interview stating that he believed members FACT had been trained by Wagner in Libya. On 26 April, Amnesty International reported that military courts in eastern Libya have convicted hundreds of civilians in unfair military trials’. Last week, the “Libya Stabilization Act” passed the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC).
14 – 20 April: UNSC welcomes ‘interim’ GNU and PC
On 11 April, FACT, the Libya-based Chadian rebel group, launched an attack in northern Chad. On 15-16 April, the GNU Prime Minister held talks in Moscow. On 16 April, the UNSC adopted resolution 2570.
8 April -1 4 April: Dabaiba reaffirms GNA-era maritime agreement with Turkey
On 12 April, Dabaiba and Erdoğan reaffirmed their commitment to the 2019 maritime agreement between Turkey and the GNA. On the same day Dabaiba met the Turkish Minister of Defence and discussed Turkey’s continued military assistance. On 12 April, the Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visited Benghazi to hold meetings with Libyan officials
31 March- 7 April: Italian Prime Minister Draghi Arrives in Tripoli
On 30 March, the Chinese Ambassador to Libya stated that China intends to reopen its Embassy in Tripoli. On 31 March, the Russian Foreign Minister stated that Russia will support Libya’s planned elections. On 6 April, Italy’s Prime Minister met the GNU Prime Minister in Tripoli.