Libyan actors
Tracking developments of Libyan Actors in Libya’s security space including armed group activity, state security operations and political activities pertaining to Libya’s security.
Renewed fighting, assassinations, and deaths in Zawiyya
On 27 September, Abdul Halim Daboub, head of the Operations and Judicial Security Department in Zawiyya, was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt by unidentified gunmen on the Coastal Road in Zawiyya. He was rushed to a hospital where he was admitted to...
ISA members suspected in HSC member kidnapping attempt arrested
On 27 September, the Attorney General announced an arrest warrant for three members of the Internal Security Agency (ISA) in Tripoli for their alleged involvement in the attempted abduction of High State Council (HSC) member Nizar Kawan in early August after he left...
Former 6th Force members arrested for 2016 murder of two citizens
On 27 September, after a longer investigation, the Attorney General initiated criminal proceedings against the perpetrators of the murder of two citizens in 2016 and the detention of the children of the victims for six months. The detention of a member of the former...
Rada members arrested for torturing man to death
On 26 September, the Attorney General initiated criminal proceedings against the perpetrators of an incident of torture that resulted in the death of a Libyan citizen. The leader of the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) sent a notification of the victim's death after he...
Militia leader responsible for 2012 attack on US consulate in Benghazi resentenced to 28 years in prison
On 26 September, a US court ruled that Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the Libyan militia leader convicted for his role in the deadly 2012 terrorist attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, should be resentenced to 28 years in prison. The new sentence comes more than two years...
Attorney General orders arrest of transnational gang members operating in Libya
The Attorney General said that several members of criminal gangs from Nigeria, who infiltrated Libya and engaged in transnational organized crime, were arrested. According to the AG, intelligence led to a meeting of illegal immigrants whose purpose was to coordinate...
Dabaiba discusses cooperation with US security officials
On 23 September, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba received Celeste Wallander, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs, as well as the Deputy Commander of AFRICOM John Brennan and Jeremy Bernt, in Tripoli to look for ways to enhance cooperation...
Turkish Ambassador and MoI discuss training and equipment programs for police personnel
On 23 September, the Turkish Ambassador met with the Ministry of Interior in Tripoli to discuss security in Libya and enhance training and equipment programs for police personnel. The Turkish Ambassador expressed his country's commitment to supporting Libya in its...
US delegation discusses security cooperation with Haftar
On 23 September, Celeste Wallander, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs, and a US delegation met with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar. According to the LNA, they discussed the prospects of cooperation and joint coordination...