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’s sons promoted to Major Generals amid LNA relief efforts in Derna
On 24 September, Saddam and Khaled Haftar – two of Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar’s sons who have been involved in overseeing the LNA’s response to the relief efforts on the ground in Derna – were promoted to the rank of Major General.
Amnesty warns of LNA crackdown on journalists covering Derna
On 21 September, Amnesty International called for the Libyan National Army (LNA) to ‘immediately lift all undue restrictions imposed on media and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to all affected communities’ in Derna and eastern Libya. In its statement,...
Norland and AFRICOM commander visit Tripoli, discuss US support for Derna disaster efforts
On 20 September, Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Michael Langley visited Tripoli together with US Special Envoy Richard Norland and USAID Country Representative John Cardenas, meeting Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and Presidential Council head...
Haftar meets American and Italian military commanders
On 20 September, General Gennaro Vecchione, former commander of Italy's Guardia di Finanza and former coordinator of Italy's intelligence services, visited Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar on behalf of the Italian government to discuss the situation...
Al-Lafi and Juwaili discuss western military support
On 20 September, Presidential Council Deputy Abdullah al-Lafi visited the headquarters of the 4th Infantry Brigade in al-Aziziyah, south-west of Tripoli. According to an official statement, al-Lafi met with the commander of the Western (Mountain) Military Region,...
LNA cracks down on access for journalists and aid teams to disaster-hit Derna
On 19 September, all communications including internet and phone calls with Derna were down due an optical fibre cable being cut – though reports vary as to whether this was accidental or an act of sabotage. Journalists able to access satellite connects at the time of...
Derna protesters call for accountability over flooding disaster
On 18 September, a crowd gathered in front of al-Sahaba Mosque in Derna to express their anger against the authorities who let the disaster happen and to call for justice and accountability. Some 1200 – 1600 people were involved, mainly young men. They called for the...
Haftar accompanies Russia’s deputy defence minister on humanitarian visit to Derna
On 17 September, Khaled Haftar, the son of Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar, and who now heads the east’s Supreme Security Emergency Operations Chamber, accompanied Russian deputy defence minister, Yunus-bek Yevkurov, in a visit to Derna, the most...
Two workers killed in explosion on coastal network gas line
On 15 September, an explosion occurred on the coastal network gas line at the Aziziyya site. The following day, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Oil and Gas issued a communiqué in which it expressed the condolences of Minister Aoun and the whole...