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.
Violence and clashes restart between rival militias in Tripoli
On 9 June, just after midnight, the Zintani-led Public Security Force established a checkpoint at al Qadisiyah Island, the crossing of two important streets - al-Jamahirya Street and Bin Ashour Street - in central Tripoli. This was a clear violation of the ceasefire...
Attorney General issues arrest warrants over violations during Tripoli clashes
The Attorney General’s Office announced the outcomes of various investigations into incidents linked to the recent Tripoli clashes, with several arrest warrants issued. On 9 June, the Attorney General’s Office said it is launching criminal cases against several...
Migration mapping project highlights increase in Maltese pushback of migrants to Libya
On 8 June, the Times of Malta reported that according to the Malta Migration Archive (a new online migration research tool launched on 9 June), rescues of migrant boats by Malta's armed forces have dropped by 90% since Malta signed a secretive migration coordination...
Attorney General detains four suspects linked to LNA armed group in Benghazi
On 8 June, the Attorney General detained four men on suspicion of murdering the citizen Murad Mansour al-Madkhour al-Werfelli in Benghazi. On 5 June, armed men reportedly from the 20/20 Battalion - affiliated with the Libyan National Army's (LNA) Tariq Bin Ziyad...
LNA-aligned group clashes with Sudanese armed forces near border
On 6 June, Sudanese media outlets reported that there were clashes between the Libyan National Army (LNA) aligned Suboul al-Salam Battalion and Sudanese armed forces in the Jabal al-Uwaynat area on the Sudan-Libya border. These clashes resulted in deaths and capturing...
Benghazi bans migrants from public areas during Eid holiday
On 6 June, the Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Benghazi has announced the implementation of new regulatory measures under which migrants are strictly prohibited from accessing the Benghazi Corniche and other public areas designated for family recreation...
Several killed in fighting between local and Zawiyyan militias in Sabratha
On 5 June, fighting with heavy infantry weapons erupted in Sabratha between local militias of the Dabbashi clan on one side and the (Zawiyya) First Support Force of Muhammed Bahroun aka al Far and the National Support Force on the other side. At least three people...
Menfi establishes temporary security committee to clear Tripoli of militias
Early this week, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi formed a temporary security committee and a human rights committee aimed at removing the influence of armed groups over the capital. On 4 June in the afternoon, PC head and...
UN highlights concerns at human rights violations in Tripoli
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has expressed shock and concern at human rights violations committed by armed groups in Tripoli, calling for accountability. On 4 June, Türk said he was shocked by revelations of gross human rights violations uncovered at official and...