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.
Western Libyan armed groups join rescue efforts in the east
There have been some significant signs of divisions being overcome as a result of the flooding tragedy in Derna. The arrival of the Tripoli-based 444 Brigade (with about 400 men) in eastern Libya on 14 September and its participation in rescue efforts in Derna...
Libyan authorities scramble to provide assistance after flooding disaster
On 11 September, as storm Daniel's death toll began to mount, both the Government of National Stability (GNS) and the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli declared three days of mourning. Both promised support for the devastated communities and financial aid...
International aid pours in as rescue teams arrive in Libya following catastrophic storm
On 11 and 12 September, the UN and many foreign embassies and organisations operating in Libya began expressing their condolences for the tragedy and some have pledged support and assistance including the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan and Turkey. Turkish...
Bathily and Trabelsi discuss security situation
On 7 September, United Nations Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met with Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi to discuss the security situation and the ongoing efforts to preserve stability. Bathily said he emphasized the importance of engaging various security...
LNA continues to crack down on Greens in Sirte and Sebha
On 6 September, the Libyan National Army (LNA) deployed additional troops (about 120 men) to Sirte, probably from the 20/20 Brigade of the Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade, because of the presence of a significant number of Qadhafi supporters (‘Greens’) in this city....
MoI announces electronic surveillance system for the border with Tunisia
On 6 September, during a press conference held at the headquarters of the Agency for Combating Illegal Immigration in Tripoli, Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi announced plans to install ‘for the first time’ an electronic surveillance system consisting of day/night...
Tripoli has reached a ‘very good level of security’, say Trabelsi and al-Sour
On 5 September, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi and Attorney General Sadiq al-Sour gave a joint press conference about the security plan in Tripoli, in which Trabelsi said that the city had reached a ‘very good level of security’....
LNA continues operation in southern border area
On 3 September, the spokesman of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Ahmed al-Mismari, stated that the operation on the southern border is conducted by elite members of the armed forces, by land and air, stressing that it will not stop until its goals are achieved....
Haftar condemned over practices against Sirte’s Qadhadhfa tribe
On 3 September, the Social Council of the Qadhadhfa tribe condemned Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar's practices against the tribe in Sirte. It called on the international community and human rights organizations to declare a clear position...