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.
Dabaiba suspends Libyan ambassador to Belgium over embezzelment claims
On 30 September, the Belgian newspaper le Soir published an investigation in which it claims the Libyan ambassador to Belgium, Amel Jerari, is suspected of having transferred hundreds of thousands of euros of Libyan public money to her son’s company, A.A.Agar Trade....
US State departments warns of Russia’s ‘destabilizing’ effect
On 28 September, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, referring to Libya, said that they urge any country in the world that engages with Moscow to take into account the destabilizing effect that Russia has not only in Ukraine, but also in Africa and anywhere...
Attorney General orders four more arrests over Derna dams
On 28 September, the Office of the Attorney General ordered the arrest of an additional four people linked to the investigation in to the Derna floods including two members of the Derna Municipal Council. They are charged with failing to complete the administrative...
Putin receive Haftar in Moscow, offers more military support to LNA
On 28 September, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Hafta was received by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the presence of Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu. Topics discussed included the regional situation and, in particular, current developments...
ISA reportedly arrests two NOC officials in Tripoli over Derna dam corruption
On 26 September, media reports indicated that the Internal Security Agency (ISA) in Tripoli had arrested two senior National Oil Corporation (NOC) officials – a member of the NOC Chairman’s office Muhammed al-Musbahi and Ali al-Fitouri, a close associate of Chairman...
Haftar’s sons promoted to Major Generals amid LNA relief efforts in Derna
On 24 September, Saddam and Khaled Haftar – two of Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar’s sons who have been involved in overseeing the LNA’s response to the relief efforts on the ground in Derna – were promoted to the rank of Major General.
Amnesty warns of LNA crackdown on journalists covering Derna
On 21 September, Amnesty International called for the Libyan National Army (LNA) to ‘immediately lift all undue restrictions imposed on media and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to all affected communities’ in Derna and eastern Libya. In its statement,...
Haftar meets American and Italian military commanders
On 20 September, General Gennaro Vecchione, former commander of Italy's Guardia di Finanza and former coordinator of Italy's intelligence services, visited Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar on behalf of the Italian government to discuss the situation...
Norland and AFRICOM commander visit Tripoli, discuss US support for Derna disaster efforts
On 20 September, Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Michael Langley visited Tripoli together with US Special Envoy Richard Norland and USAID Country Representative John Cardenas, meeting Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and Presidential Council head...