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.
ISA arrests, deports two American citizens over ‘Christian proselytising’
On 13 April, Libya’s Internal Security Agency (ISA) released videos of what it claimed were the confessions of two Americans, who were arrested in Tripoli on charges of ‘Christian proselytising’. They were reportedly teachers at a private school in Tripoli and are...
Canada’s GardaWorld staff arrested at Mitiga Airport
On 12 April, several employees of Canadian security contractor GardaWorld were arrested at Mitiga Airport in Tripoli by the Special Deterrence Forces (Rada) as they were reportedly unable to produce valid licenses for the hand guns they were carrying. As of 2 May,...
Norland welcomes 5+5 Benghazi meeting
On 8 April, US Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland welcomed the security meeting held by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) in Benghazi during a phone call with UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily, saying he thanked him for his efforts to promote...
5+5 JMC and security actors meet in Benghazi
On 7 April, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) held a meeting in Benghazi that brought together military and security leaders from the West, East and South. Attended by UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily, the meeting aimed to enhance confidence among the...
Bathily concludes first official visit to Libya’s southern neighbours
On 5 April, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily concluded his first official visit to Libya’s southern neighbours, Sudan, Niger and Chad, during which he discussed cooperation on border security and the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya....
Bathily in Niger to discuss withdrawal of Nigerien mercenaries and fighters from Libya
On 3 April, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met in Niamey with the President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, who commended the UN’s efforts to stabilize Libya at this critical time. Bathily also met Niger’s Minister of National Defense, Alkassoum...
Zawiyya Security Directorate denies responsibility for worsening security situation amid clashes
On 2 April, the Zawiyya Security Directorate said that it is not responsible for the deterioration of the security situation in the city, saying that combatting the fuel smugglers and black market was the responsibility of the Anti-Narcotics Agency. It said that the...
Italy takes over IRINI tactical command
On 1 April, Italian Rear Admiral Valentino Rinaldi took over tactical command of the European Naval Force Operation IRINI operating in the Central Mediterranean, from Greek Rear Admiral Stylianos Dimopoulos. The Force Commanders, with their respective staffs, are...
Bathily visits Chad to discuss withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya
On 31 March, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily met in N’Djamena with the Transitional President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby. President Déby expressed his country’s full support for the UN facilitated peace process in Libya and expressed satisfaction at...