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.
UN report confirms IS presence in southern Libya
On 15 February, Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General at the UN Office of CounterTerrorism, alongside other senior counter-terrorism experts, informed the UN Security Council about the ‘Eighteenth report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL...
Renewed clashes between militias in Zawiyya and Tripoli
On 15 February, at least two people were killed in Zawiyya in a skirmish near the university between Othman al-Lahab's 103rd Brigade (aka al-Silaa Brigade) and members of the Criminal Investigation Department. The al-Silaa Brigade provides security for the university....
Amnesty accuses ISA of abuses and crackdown on personal freedoms
On 14 February, Amnesty International issued a statement accusing the Tripoli-based Internal Security Agency (ISA) of ‘an intensified crackdown on freedom of thought, expression and belief’ with dozens of men, women and children subjected to a range of abuses,...
LNA conducts military mobilisations in Central Libya
On 14 February, sources reported that the Libyan National Army (LNA) began conducting military mobilisations in Central Libya. Specifically, Khalifa Haftar's sons, Saddam and Khaled, dispatched fighters and military vehicles towards Sirte and Jufra, to conduct...
Clashes break out close to Zawiyya refinery
On 12 February, heavy fighting broke out in the immediate vicinity of the refinery in Zawiyya (north of the Zawiyya Refinery Bridge) lasting for approximately two hours. The clashes were between Othman al-Lahab's 103rd Brigade (aka al-Silaa Brigade) and Muhammad...
Clashes break out in Ghariyan between Ghinaywa’s SSA and Misratan Counterterrorism Force
On 9 February, in Ghariyan-Ghout al-Rih (a town located about 100km south of Tripoli at the edge of the Nafousa Mountains), the local HQ of the Counterterrorism Force (CTF) was attacked and occupied by members of the Ghariyan Branch of the Stability Support Agency...
EU delegation discusses migration with Tripoli authorities
On 8 February, a European Union delegation completed a visit to Libya to discuss all aspects of migration, with special focus on: combating smuggling and trafficking; strengthening human rights-compliant border management, including in the South; increasing voluntary...
Rada withdraws from Mitiga Airport and Tripoli port following GNU decision
On 8 February, the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) announced its withdrawal from Mitiga airport and the port of Tripoli in accordance with Resolution No. 21 (2024) of the Council of Ministers of 15 January. The withdrawal began on the same day. The following day, the...
US reaffirms to LNA commitment to engage with Libyan military officials
On 8 February, the US Embassy to Libya’s Defence Attache Office met with the Libyan National Army (LNA) commander’s office director and chiefs of staff in Benghazi. The US reaffirmed its commitment to engage with Libyan military officials in all regions of the country...