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.
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...
Tobruk imposes curfew to fight criminal groups ‘more efficiently’
On June 3, the Tobruk Security Directorate, on behalf of GNS Ministry of Interior Undersecretary Faraj Aqim, imposed an overnight curfew stating that it would remain in effect until further notice in order to carry out the fight against criminal groups more...
Thousands of illegal migrants deported to Egypt amid unrest in Umm Sa’ad border town
On 2 June, thousands of illegal migrants were deported to Egypt amid unrest in Umm Sa'ad on the Egyptian border. As of 4 June, about 2,200 illegal migrants have been deported to Egypt. On 2 and 3 June, hideouts of smugglers and human traffickers as well as migrant...
Grand Mufti and Zawiyya Youth Movement support drone strikes on Zawiyya
On 1 June, the Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Ghariani called on Governmet of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Dabaiba to intensify airstrikes on Zawiyya. He said that fighting robbery and smuggling gangs as well as corruption is Islamically legitimate, and this fight has...
Mishri discusses Zawiyya unrest with Turkish ambassador
On 31 May, High State Council (HSC) Chair Khaled Al-Mishri spoke with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya Kenan Yilmaz about the security situation in Zawiyya. Earlier, Yilmaz met with local representatives from Zawiyya. Officially, Turkey continues to deny any...
LNA deploys troops in Umm Sa’ad, raids hideouts
On 30 May, violent rioting broke out in Umm Sa'ad on the Egyptian border after Libyan Border Guards fired at a suspected smuggling vehicle, killing a child. In response, the Libyan National Army (LNA) deployed troops to the town, including the 106th Brigade. The...
High-level security meeting discusses situation in Zawiyya as GNU continues drone strikes
On 30 May, Presidential Council (PC) Head Muhammad al-Menfi, PC Deputy President Abdullah al-Lafi, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, GNU-aligned Libyan Army Chief of Staff Mohamed al-Haddad and Western Coast Military District...