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.
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...
LNA cracks down on access for journalists and aid teams to disaster-hit Derna
On 19 September, all communications including internet and phone calls with Derna were down due an optical fibre cable being cut – though reports vary as to whether this was accidental or an act of sabotage. Journalists able to access satellite connects at the time of...
Derna protesters call for accountability over flooding disaster
On 18 September, a crowd gathered in front of al-Sahaba Mosque in Derna to express their anger against the authorities who let the disaster happen and to call for justice and accountability. Some 1200 – 1600 people were involved, mainly young men. They called for the...
Haftar accompanies Russia’s deputy defence minister on humanitarian visit to Derna
On 17 September, Khaled Haftar, the son of Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar, and who now heads the east’s Supreme Security Emergency Operations Chamber, accompanied Russian deputy defence minister, Yunus-bek Yevkurov, in a visit to Derna, the most...
Two workers killed in explosion on coastal network gas line
On 15 September, an explosion occurred on the coastal network gas line at the Aziziyya site. The following day, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Oil and Gas issued a communiqué in which it expressed the condolences of Minister Aoun and the whole...
Western Libyan armed groups join rescue efforts in the east
There have been some significant signs of divisions being overcome as a result of the flooding tragedy in Derna. The arrival of the Tripoli-based 444 Brigade (with about 400 men) in eastern Libya on 14 September and its participation in rescue efforts in Derna...
Libyan authorities scramble to provide assistance after flooding disaster
On 11 September, as storm Daniel's death toll began to mount, both the Government of National Stability (GNS) and the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli declared three days of mourning. Both promised support for the devastated communities and financial aid...
International aid pours in as rescue teams arrive in Libya following catastrophic storm
On 11 and 12 September, the UN and many foreign embassies and organisations operating in Libya began expressing their condolences for the tragedy and some have pledged support and assistance including the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan and Turkey. Turkish...
Bathily and Trabelsi discuss security situation
On 7 September, United Nations Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met with Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi to discuss the security situation and the ongoing efforts to preserve stability. Bathily said he emphasized the importance of engaging various security...