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.
EU denies helping smugglers in Libya
On 16 June, European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer denied accusations that the European Union (EU) was helping smugglers in Libya as it steps up cooperation with Libyan authorities accused of colluding with smugglers and traffickers. Mamer's denial follows a UN...
Nine Egyptians in Greek court over Tubruq migrant boat tragedy
On 15 June, Greek authorities announced that nine Egyptian survivors were arrested and are due in a Greek court on suspicion of belonging to the smuggling ring that arranged the voyage of a migrant boat that capsized in the Mediterranean a day earlier. The arrest came...
Mishri discusses electoral laws with security leaders
The High State Council (HSC) and its head Khalid al-Mishri have engaged with a range of stakeholders this week on the 6+6 process and the electoral laws. Notably on 13 June, Mishri hosted a meeting of security leaders including Mahmoud Hamza (Commander of the 444...
HRW, UNSMIL slam eastern Libyan authorities for mass deportations
On 9 June, Human Rights Watch (HRW) slammed eastern Libyan authorities for the mass deportation of Egyptian migrants, who were forced to leave Libya on foot after being detained and deported following last week’s raids on smuggler hideouts in eastern border towns. HRW...
Rome to ask Haftar for greater cooperation on migrant control from eastern Libya
On 9 June, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said at a press conference that Rome was planning to ask Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar for greater cooperation in stopping the departure of migrants from eastern Libya. He added, however,...
GNS MoI continues anti-trafficking campaign in Tubruq despite ending nighttime curfew
On 8 June, Government of National Stability (GNS) Ministry of Interior Undersecretary Faraj Qaim stated that in the course of the security forces' operation in the Tubruq area over the past few days, 18 tons of hashish, several kilograms of cocaine, large quantities...
Dabaiba creates new militia structure under his direct control as PC and others push back
On 6 June, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba ordered by decree the establishment of a new militia force called the ‘National Agency for Supporting Forces’. The HQ of the Agency, which will report directly to the Council of...
Zawiyya fuel depots targeted by drone strikes
During the last week, the Government of National Unity's (GNU) drone strikes in the greater Zawiyya area and in Zuwara continued, albeit on a much lower level than before. On 6 June, the Libyan Army’s Western Coast Military District urged people throughout this region...
Attorney General establishes new security force in Zawiyya
On 5 June, Attorney General Sadiq al-Sour, together with Libyan Army Western Coast Military District Commander Salaheddin al-Namroush, decided to establish a new Security Force in Zawiyya within the framework of a plan supervised by the Attorney General’s office to...