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.
Sandstorm causes damage and travel disruptions in Eastern and Southern Libya
Since 17 January, a desert low-pressure system has been affecting the city of Benghazi and eastern Libyan cities, with a noticeable increase in wind speed and the spread of dust, leading to reduced visibility on intercity and regional roads. Benghazi has also...
LNA Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar makes official visit to Paris
On 16 January, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar officially visited Paris at the invitation of the Office of the President of the French Republic. Saddam Haftar held formal talks at the Élysée Palace with the Chief of...
Ankara launches investigation into Libyan army chief’s plane crash
On 15 January, Turkish media reported that the Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a multi-faceted investigation, including technology, intelligence, and diplomatic channels, to uncover the circumstances of the plane crash that killed Lieutenant General...
Military Intelligence chief in Malta for security talks
On 15 January, Major General Mahmoud Hamza, Director of the Military Intelligence Department and commander of the 444 Combat Brigade, made an official visit to Malta during which he met with the Minister of Defence, Interior and Security, the Commander of the Maltese...
Mass grave discovered at migrant trafficking site in Ajdabiya
On 15 January, the eastern Internal Security Agency (ISA) said that it had uncovered a mass grave containing the bodies of 21 people of various African nationalities, including men, women and children, at a farm around ten kilometres southeast of Ajdabiya. Other...
Brother of prominent militia leader al-Kabou briefly arrested by al-Far’s militias in Zawiyya
On 13 January in the late afternoon, Muhammed al-Kabou - brother of the infamous Zawiyya militia leader Abdul Raouf al-Kabou aka Zaza and himself a leader of the al-Kabwat militia - and two of his companions were arrested by a militia aligned to Muhammed Bahroun aka...
Speculation continues over cause of the crash that killed CoS Haddad
On 13 January, Turkish media reported that a Cypriot flight attendant, who was part of the crew that brought the Libyan jet to Turkey before it crashed near Ankara, killing Government of National Unity (GNU) Chief of Staff Muhammed al-Haddad and other senior...
Fuel shortages worsen significantly in and around Tripoli
Fuel shortages have worsened significantly in and around Tripoli this week, with lengthy queues reforming at petrol stations across the city. The capital city is facing a major fuel shortage, causing many petrol stations to shut down and forcing people to wait in long...
Dabaiba has heart surgery in Misrata
On 10 January, the Misrata Heart Centre announced that PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba is in stable condition after receiving medical care and is preparing to leave the facility. Although officials described the procedure as minor, a government source disclosed that he had...