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.
Dabaiba reiterates calls for Benghazi investigation amid reports Barghati’s son was killed
In the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet meeting on 19 October, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba called for the Attorney General to ‘open a comprehensive investigation into Benghazi's experience of deliberate interruption of communications and Internet’,...
US embassy warns citizens to stay away from anti-Israel protests
On 18 October, the U.S. Embassy warned all US citizens in Libya of further demonstrations in Libya over the Gaza conflict. They stated, ‘We anticipate that additional protests may occur, sometimes without prior announcement. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages U.S....
Mishri calls for oil export halt amid anti-Israel protests at Mellitah complex
On 17 October, former head of the High State Council (HSC), Khaled al-Mishri, called for a halt to oil exports until the ‘brutal aggression’ against the Palestinian people is stopped. Later on 19 October, there was an anti-Israel demonstration in front of the Mellitah...
Trabelsi meets with Algerian counterpart in Algiers visit
On 16 October, Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi, traveled to Algiers to talk with Algerian Minister of the Interior, Local Governments and Urban Development, Ibrahim Murad about ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, especially in...
GNS says situation in Benghazi is ‘excellent’ despite recent clashes
On 14 October, Government of National Stability (GNS) Minister of Interior Essam Abu Zuriba stated that the security situation in Benghazi is ‘excellent’ stressing no ‘security breaches’ would be allowed in the city. GNS Minister of Communications Salem al-Darsi said...
Haftar meets Awaqir tribal leaders following clashes over Barghati’s return to Benghazi
On 14 October, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar together with LNA Chief of Staff Abdurrazek al-Nadhouri and Government of National Stability (GNS) Depitu MoI Faraj Qaim received Sheikh Abdul Salam Abdul Ati al-Barghati and several other Barghati and...
Menfi stresses support for Palestinians and need to protect civilians in Gaza
On 12 October, Presidential Council Chair Muhammed al-Menfi received the Charge d'Affaires of the Palestinian Embassy, Muhammed Rahal. Menfi stressed that the Libyans have always been in the forefront of providing support to the Palestinians, even before the creation...
GNS accuses Dabaiba of supporting Barghati’s return to destabilize Benghazi
On 10 October, Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister Osama Hammad accused Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba of supporting the return of ex-Government of National Accord (GNA) Minister of Defence Mahdi al-Barghati to...
Dabaiba assures Abbas of Libyan support to Palestine
On 10 October, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba spoke on the phone with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas and assured him of Libyan support in this ‘fair matter’. They discussed the latest developments in Palestine and the need to cooperate with all regional and...