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.
PC poised to declare a ‘state of emergency’
On 10 January, the Head of the Presidential Council (PC), Muhammed Menfi, met with the Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, in Cairo. They reportedly discussed reuniting Libya’s armed groups into a national security entity. Menfi allegedly...
Interior Minister initiates security plan for Greater Tripoli
On 9 January, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Interior Minister, Emad Trabelsi, launched a plan to secure Greater Tripoli. During a ceremony to announce the plan, Trabelsi stated that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is the authority in Tripoli...
ISIS reportedly releases information about attacks in 2022
On 8 January, it was reported that ISIS had published information about the results of its global operations in 2022 through one of its media agencies (Amaq). ISIS claims to have carried out 2,058 attacks in 22 countries, with nearly half taking place in Africa. It...
‘Military force’ prevents municipal elections from being held in Zillah
On 7 January, the Central Committee for Municipal Council Elections (CCMCE) reported that an unnamed military force had prevented municipal elections from taking place in Zillah (630 km southwest of Tripoli). The Government of National Unity (GNU) Interior and Local...
UNSMIL, US, and France call for HoR and HSC to reach timely agreement
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) released a statement soon after the House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh and the High State Council (HSC) Head Khaled Mishri held a meeting in Cairo on 5 January. UNSMIL called on the HoR and HSC to promptly...
Saleh and Mishri agree to move election framework forward in Cairo
On 5 January, the House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh and High State Council (HSC) Head Khaled Mishri met in Cairo. They released a joint communiqué in which they agreed to hold talks to achieve a draft constitutional document to serve as the...
Clashes break out in Al-Ajilat
On 3 January, it was reported that clashes between the Balkour militia and al-Mashreqi militia broke out in the al-Matmar area of al-Ajilat. According to reports, light and medium weapons were deployed. The Red Crescent advised residents to stay indoors while all...
Saif Qadhadi’s candidacy for the presidency confirmed by his lawyer
On 2 January reports circulated that Saif al-Islam Qadhadi’s lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, gave a legal briefing claiming that Saif would be able to run as a presidential candidate. Al-Zaidi said that he had obtained two court rulings, one guaranteeing Saif as a voter and...
Mass grave with 18 bodies found in Sirte
On 1 January, Libya’s Missing Persons Authority reported that 18 bodies were found buried in a mass grave in the Sabaa area of Sirte, a former stronghold of ISIS. According to the statement, the Missing Persons Authority collected bone samples to help identify the...