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.
Clashes in Tripoli between Misratan and Zawiyyan militias
On 19 September, clashes reportedly broke out near Tripoli International Airport between militias affiliated with the Commander of the Misratan 301 Brigade Commander al-Zubi and those affiliated to Zawiyyan Commander Muhammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the...
Sudanese mercenaries attack Zillah police station and release prisoner
On 19 September, a Sudan Liberation Movement-affiliated armed group attacked Zillah's police station, located in southwest Libya. The attack was reportedly conducted by gunmen with ten armed cars who, after storming the station, forced the release of one of their...
Tajoura armed groups threaten to close roads over embassy allocation
On 18 September, the Tajoura Youth Movement, an armed group/youth movement in Tajoura, threatened to close roads and ‘escalate the situation’ within 72 hours if their demands were not met. Their demands included road maintenance, connecting water from the Man-Made...
Clashes between LNA units and LNA-Aligned units in Sebha
On 14 September, clashes reportedly broke out between the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade (TBZ) and the LNA-affiliated Al-Jarrah Brigade in Sebha. The dispute was reportedly related to dividing royalties between truck drivers.
Fuel tank explosion injures 17 in Sebha
In the late evening of 13 September, a fuel tank exploded in Sebha. The GNU Ministry of Health reported that 17 were injured. Witnesses reported that the fire caused by the explosion was brought under control.
Eastern Libya oil tanker captured attempting to smuggle diesel into Albania
On 12 September, Albanian police reportedly intercepted and seized a tanker, the Queen Majeda, containing about 2,275 tons of smuggled diesel at Durres port, Albania. Albanian authorities reported that the investigation of the ship has been ongoing for several months...
GNU assigns new embassy compound for US, UAE, and Qatar
On 11 September, the Government of National Unity (GNU) issued a decree to create a new embassy compound east of Mitiga Air Base in central Tripoli. The compound, identified by the Public Property Authority, is intended to house the US, UAE, Turkey, and Qatar...
LNA siege on Sirte’s Qasr Abu Hadi suburb concludes
On 9 September, the Qadhadhfa tribe issued a statement announcing that following two meetings in Sirte between the Mayor of Qasr Abu Hadi and security leaders, an agreement had been reached to end the siege of Qasr Abu Hadi. According to the statement, the siege...
Political agreement reached in Warshefana
On 8 September local leaders in Warshefana and Zawiyya announced that a truce had been reached to resolve the rising tensions in the region. According to reports, Muhammad Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’), Muhammad bin Rajab and Othman al-Lahab agreed not...