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.
Protests in Misrata support authorities’ crackdown on migrants
On 10 October, during Friday protests in Misrata, the Misrata movement against the settlement of foreigners and illegal immigration praised the efforts of the security and police forces in confronting illegal immigration and protecting national security, stressing the...
Renewed fighting in Zawiyya with several deaths and injuries
On 10 October in the early morning, unidentified assailants fatally shot a young man on al-Manqaa Street in southern Zawiyya. He was struck by a barrage of bullets fired from a moving vehicle shortly before dawn. The attackers fled the scene immediately, leaving him...
Two suspects arrested over the attack on the UNSMIL HQ
On 10 October, the Tripoli Security Directorate arrested two suspects who had allegedly attacked the headquarters of UNSMIL with a rocket-propelled grenade. The investigator confronted them with the evidence presented by the arresting authority and verified that the...
Sudanese watchdog ‘deeply concerned’ over targeting of Sudanese refugees in Libya
On 8 October, the Sudanese Observatory for Human Rights voiced deep concern over the growing hate speech, violence and arbitrary arrests targeting Sudanese refugees in Libya. The observatory said the situation in western Libya, particularly in Tripoli, Misrata,...
Russia accuses GNU of cooperation with Ukrainian militants across the Sahel
On 8 October, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press conference that there is ‘growing evidence’ alleging security cooperation between Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and Ukrainian militants, facilitated by British mediation....
Libyan flotilla crew released after detention by Israel
After the crew of Libya’s Omar al-Mukhtar vessel was seized by the Israeli forces when they intercepted a flotilla of vessels trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, there was widespread condemnation across the board from Libyan actors. As of 7 October, the...
Orlando discusses EU support to Libya with Libyan Coast Guard
On 7 October, EU Ambassador Nicola Orlando held an ‘in-depth exchange’ in Tripoli with Admiral Reda Issa, Commander of the Libyan Coast Guard. They reviewed the European Union’s support to Libya’s efforts to save lives at sea and combat human smuggling, as well as...
GNU and Haddad discuss efforts to combat illegal migration with Italian counterparts
On 6 October, the Government of National Unity (GNU) team involved in the Rome Process held a meeting with its Italian counterpart to discuss proposed projects aimed at combating illegal immigration. The same day, the Commander of the Italian Assistance and Support...
Haddad addresses Mediterranean challenges in 5+5 meeting
On 4 October, speaking at the 17th meeting of the Chiefs of Defence of the 5+5 Defence Initiative in Tunis, the Libyan Army Chief of Staff Muhammed Haddad stressed the need to confront the challenges facing the Mediterranean region, including terrorism, smuggling,...