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.
GNS blames ‘foreign countries’ for ‘destabilization’ amid Benghazi clashes
On 9 October, the first official narrative from the Libyan National Army (LNA) about the recent clashes in Benghazi was delivered by the Government of National Stability (GNS) Deputy Minister of Interior, Faraj Qaim, in a television interview. Qaim said that the LNA...
Libyan actors condemn Israeli authorities over violence in Israel and Gaza
Libya’s political leaders have all issued statements about the unfolding violence in Israel and Palestine. On 7 October, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba called on the international community to stop the Israeli occupation’s...
Clashes break out in Benghazi as LNA attempts to seize Barghati
On the evening of 6 October, clashes reportedly broke out in the Salmani area of Benghazi between the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade (TBZ) and supporters of Mahdi al-Barghati mainly from his Awagir tribe, including members of the 204 Brigade...
High-level meeting discusses western military developments
On 1 October, the Supreme Commander of the Libyan Army Muhammed al-Menfi held an extensive meeting with the Government of National Unity Prime Minister, Chief of General Staff, and the Commander of the Central Military Region among others. The meeting discussed the...
Dabaiba suspends Libyan ambassador to Belgium over embezzelment claims
On 30 September, the Belgian newspaper le Soir published an investigation in which it claims the Libyan ambassador to Belgium, Amel Jerari, is suspected of having transferred hundreds of thousands of euros of Libyan public money to her son’s company, A.A.Agar Trade....
Attorney General orders four more arrests over Derna dams
On 28 September, the Office of the Attorney General ordered the arrest of an additional four people linked to the investigation in to the Derna floods including two members of the Derna Municipal Council. They are charged with failing to complete the administrative...
US State departments warns of Russia’s ‘destabilizing’ effect
On 28 September, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, referring to Libya, said that they urge any country in the world that engages with Moscow to take into account the destabilizing effect that Russia has not only in Ukraine, but also in Africa and anywhere...
Putin receive Haftar in Moscow, offers more military support to LNA
On 28 September, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Hafta was received by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the presence of Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu. Topics discussed included the regional situation and, in particular, current developments...
ISA reportedly arrests two NOC officials in Tripoli over Derna dam corruption
On 26 September, media reports indicated that the Internal Security Agency (ISA) in Tripoli had arrested two senior National Oil Corporation (NOC) officials – a member of the NOC Chairman’s office Muhammed al-Musbahi and Ali al-Fitouri, a close associate of Chairman...