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.
GNU mobilises forces as clashes erupt in Ghariyan following return of Adel Daab
On 29 October, there were clashes in mountain town of Ghariyan, 80 kilometres south of Tripoli, between forces aligned with the Government of National Unity (GNU), including the local branch of the Stabilisation Support Apparatus of Abdul-Ghani al-Kikli (aka...
HoR and HSC demand oil export ban and departure of ambassadors over Israel support
On 25 October, the House of Representatives (HoR) demanded the immediate departure of the ambassadors of countries supporting Israel in the Gaza war. At the same time, it also demanded a ban on oil and gas exports to these countries if the ‘massacres by the occupation...
Haftar promotes 138 LNA officers including family members
On 23 October, it was made public that Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar has granted 138 officers an exceptional promotion to a higher rank. Haftar's Resolution No. 357 / 2023 was actually issued on 17 October. The names of the promoted officers...
Libyans protest against Israel across country in wake of Gaza hospital attack
Following the attack on the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza on 18 October, there was an uptick in anti-Israeli anger and protests in Libya. On the afternoon of 20 October, a demonstration against Israel and in support of the Palestinians took place in Martyr's Square in...
Protestors threaten Italian oil facilities and air base in Libya over Israel
On 19 October, a demonstration took place in front of the Italian base at Misrata airport. Salah Badi, commander of the hardline al-Samoud militia from Misrata, gave Italian troops in Libya 48 hours to leave the country, threatening to kick them out if they did not...
Dabaiba reiterates calls for Benghazi investigation amid reports Barghati’s son was killed
In the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet meeting on 19 October, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba called for the Attorney General to ‘open a comprehensive investigation into Benghazi's experience of deliberate interruption of communications and Internet’,...
US embassy warns citizens to stay away from anti-Israel protests
On 18 October, the U.S. Embassy warned all US citizens in Libya of further demonstrations in Libya over the Gaza conflict. They stated, ‘We anticipate that additional protests may occur, sometimes without prior announcement. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages U.S....
Mishri calls for oil export halt amid anti-Israel protests at Mellitah complex
On 17 October, former head of the High State Council (HSC), Khaled al-Mishri, called for a halt to oil exports until the ‘brutal aggression’ against the Palestinian people is stopped. Later on 19 October, there was an anti-Israel demonstration in front of the Mellitah...
Trabelsi meets with Algerian counterpart in Algiers visit
On 16 October, Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi, traveled to Algiers to talk with Algerian Minister of the Interior, Local Governments and Urban Development, Ibrahim Murad about ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, especially in...