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.
Violent protests take place against migrants in Misrata
Anger and violence against migrants in Misrata spiked this week after the kidnapping of an anti-migrant activist in the city. On 25 September, the civil activist al-Muatasim Abu Jinnah was kidnapped by unidentified armed elements in Misrata. He was very active on...
French court sentences Sarkozy to 5 years in prison over Qadhafi campaign financing
On 25 September, the Paris Criminal Court sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in jail, over an accusation of illegal funding from the former Libyan regime of Muammar Qadhafi for Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign.
Misrata troops deployed in Tripoli
On several days throughout the last week, troops from Misrata - including a number of armoured vehicles - deployed to the capital area, while others redeployed from Tripoli back home. The main bases of the Misratan forces are in eastern Tajoura and southern Tripoli as...
Renewed fighting breaks out between militias in Zawiyya
On 22 September in the evening, armed clashes erupted in Sabratha’s Dahman district after an RPG strike near a house owned by a local militia leader known as al-Kabou (‘The Capo’), who has ties to militias from Zawiyya. Fighting broke out between his affiliates,...
GNU-Rada deal remains only partially implemented amid continued mobilisations and insecurity concerns
On 22 September, an expanded security meeting took place about the situation at Mitiga airport. It was chaired by Major General Mahmoud Saeed, Undersecretary for General Affairs at the Ministry of Interior, and brought together senior officials and representatives...
Spain unloads vessels suspected of carrying military equipment to Benghazi
On 20 September, Spanish media report that Customs at Algerciras port in Spain unloaded up to 10 vessels that were being transported by the ship Lila Mumbai, which was detained in the waters of Ceuta at the end of August due to suspicions that it was carrying material...
GNU-allied militia reportedly smuggling people in the Mediterranean
On 18 September, the Italian newspaper La Repubblica published video footage and photos appearing to categorically show (reportedly for the first time) a militia allied with the Government of National Unity (GNU) participating in people smuggling in the Mediterranean...
Haftar officially visits Saudi Arabia for senior-level meetings focused on Sudan
On 18 September, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar arrived for an official visit in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. At the forefront of Haftar's discussions with senior Saudi officials were security and political developments in Libya, the role...
PM Dabaiba forms two committees to implement security agreement in Tripoli
On 17 September, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba issued two decrees to advance the implementation of Tripoli’s Turkish-brokered security agreement, with a focus on reinforcing the rule of law and clearly delineating civilian and military responsibilities. According to the...