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.
Haftar meets Awaqir tribal leaders following clashes over Barghati’s return to Benghazi
On 14 October, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar together with LNA Chief of Staff Abdurrazek al-Nadhouri and Government of National Stability (GNS) Depitu MoI Faraj Qaim received Sheikh Abdul Salam Abdul Ati al-Barghati and several other Barghati and...
GNS says situation in Benghazi is ‘excellent’ despite recent clashes
On 14 October, Government of National Stability (GNS) Minister of Interior Essam Abu Zuriba stated that the security situation in Benghazi is ‘excellent’ stressing no ‘security breaches’ would be allowed in the city. GNS Minister of Communications Salem al-Darsi said...
Menfi stresses support for Palestinians and need to protect civilians in Gaza
On 12 October, Presidential Council Chair Muhammed al-Menfi received the Charge d'Affaires of the Palestinian Embassy, Muhammed Rahal. Menfi stressed that the Libyans have always been in the forefront of providing support to the Palestinians, even before the creation...
Dabaiba assures Abbas of Libyan support to Palestine
On 10 October, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba spoke on the phone with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas and assured him of Libyan support in this ‘fair matter’. They discussed the latest developments in Palestine and the need to cooperate with all regional and...
GNS accuses Dabaiba of supporting Barghati’s return to destabilize Benghazi
On 10 October, Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister Osama Hammad accused Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba of supporting the return of ex-Government of National Accord (GNA) Minister of Defence Mahdi al-Barghati to...
Hundreds protest in Tripoli in solidarity with Palestine
On 10 October, a demonstration of several hundred people in support of the Palestinians or Hamas took place in Tripoli. Some participants raised the Palestinian flag alongside the Libyan flag and wore the Palestinian keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian nationalism. On...
EUBAM and GNU sign MoU on joint cooperation
On 9 October, the head of the EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) Libya Mission Natalina Cea and the Head of EU Affairs Department of the Government of National Unity's (GNU) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdurrhaman Khamada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on...
Dabaiba urges Attorney General to open an investigation into Benghazi clashes
On 9 October, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba told foreign ambassadors and guests at a conference on aviation in Tripoli that Benghazi has been witnessing ‘exceptional events and armed confrontations for several days inside a...
UK and GNU agree on technical cooperation protocol
On 9 October, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Abdul Hameed Dabaiba met with the British Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey and his delegation in the presence of the Chief of Staff Muhammad al-Haddad and...