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.
Clashes break out in Ghariyan between Ghinaywa’s SSA and Misratan Counterterrorism Force
On 9 February, in Ghariyan-Ghout al-Rih (a town located about 100km south of Tripoli at the edge of the Nafousa Mountains), the local HQ of the Counterterrorism Force (CTF) was attacked and occupied by members of the Ghariyan Branch of the Stability Support Agency...
US reaffirms to LNA commitment to engage with Libyan military officials
On 8 February, the US Embassy to Libya’s Defence Attache Office met with the Libyan National Army (LNA) commander’s office director and chiefs of staff in Benghazi. The US reaffirmed its commitment to engage with Libyan military officials in all regions of the country...
Rada withdraws from Mitiga Airport and Tripoli port following GNU decision
On 8 February, the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) announced its withdrawal from Mitiga airport and the port of Tripoli in accordance with Resolution No. 21 (2024) of the Council of Ministers of 15 January. The withdrawal began on the same day. The following day, the...
EU delegation discusses migration with Tripoli authorities
On 8 February, a European Union delegation completed a visit to Libya to discuss all aspects of migration, with special focus on: combating smuggling and trafficking; strengthening human rights-compliant border management, including in the South; increasing voluntary...
Dabaiba participates in Ministers of Defense conference in Riyadh
On 3 February, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Abdul Hameed Dabaiba participated in the second meeting of the Ministers of Defense of the countries of the Islamic Military Alliance for Combating Terrorism in Riyadh, Saudi...
Tensions rise in Tripoli after GNMTC CEO kidnapped
On 31 January, the CEO of the General National Maritime Transport Company (GNMTC) Khaled al-Tawati was kidnapped in Ghout al-Shaal in western Tripoli. Al-Tawati and his escort were attacked just outside his house and forcibly taken away. The escort was released after...
GNU and HoR respond to groundwater crisis in Zliten
A sudden rise in groundwater levels in Zliten, a town located between Tripoli and Misrata in western Libya, has led to flooding and a nationwide response to address the unfolding crisis. The Government of National Unity (GNU) has led the western response to the issue....
Haftar receives notables from the Fezzani al-Maqariha tribe
On 30 January, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar received a delegation of Sheikhs & Notables from the al-Maqariha tribe at his headquarters in al-Rajma. They praised the role of the LNA in establishing security and stability in their tribal area as...
Bathily urges western security actors to maintain peace and stability
On 28 January, UN envoy Abdoulaye Bathily met in Tripoli with more than 20 western security actors and representatives of armed formations. Bathily urged them to fulfil their duty to establish peace and stability in Libya, heal wounds, and rebuild the country. Libya...