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.
Tensions remain high as Rada and the 444 Brigade withdraw from frontlines
On 18 August, Rada and the 444 Brigade withdrew most of their fighters from the front lines during the day. The withdrawal was supervised by the Ministry of Interior, the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), and the 111th Brigade. Prisoners and the bodies of those...
Libyan and international actors condemn Tripoli clashes, call for end of hostilities
On 15 August, as the fighting intensified in Tripoli after the commander of the 444 Brigade, Mahmoud Hamza, was arrested by the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) at Mitiga Airport, condemnations and calls for peace began to roll in from key international and political...
Tripoli clashes subside following release of 444 Brigade commander
After the abduction of the 444 Brigade commander Mahmoud Hamza by Aburraouf Kara’s Rada Force on 14 August, fighting continued between those militias and their allies in Tripoli until late in the evening on 15 August. The main battle areas were along the line Tripoli...
Violent protests erupt at Khoms port despite GNU denying reports of Turkish naval base lease
On 15 August, media outlets and social media posts reported that Turkey had leased the port of Khoms for 99 years and that the Turkish Armed Forces would use it as a base in the Mediterranean. It is not entirely clear if the message was posted first by Turkish social...
Clashes erupt in Tripoli after Rada seizes head of 444 Brigade
On 14 August, Mahmoud Hamza, the commander of the 444 Brigade, was arrested by the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) at Mitiga Airport while he was on his way to Misrata for a Graduation Ceremony. He was reportedly travelling together with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid...
GNMTC employees suspend operations after CEO kidnapping in Tripoli
On 13 August, the General National Maritime Transport Company (GNMTC) issued a statement denouncing the kidnapping of its CEO Khaled al-Tawati by unidentified gunmen. It said they intercepted his car after he left the GNMTC headquarters in the Ghout al-Shaal area of...
Tunisia and Libya reach agreement to end migration crisis
On 9 August, the interior ministers of Tunisia and Libya, Kamel Fekih and Emad Trabelsi, reached an agreement in Tunis to end the crisis at the common border and to care for migrants stranded in the border area. The two countries will each take half of the people...
Libyan concerns around Niger crisis increase
On 9 August, Presidential Council (PC) Deputy Mousa al-Koni received a Tebu delegation in Tripoli to discuss the situation of the Tebu and the general situation in the South, especially in light of the developments in Niger. Koni also spoke on the phone with Chadian...
LNA deploys additional troops on borders with Niger
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has reportedly deployed additional troops to reinforce the 634th Infantry Battalion, reinforced its presence at the al-Tumu border crossing. As of 3 August, the LNA announced that it had 4,200 troops deployed along the 342 km border with...