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.
Turkish and Libyan intelligence officials meet in Tripoli
On 18 August, Turkey’s Deputy Head of Intelligence, Jamal al-Din Çalık, met with the Head of the Libyan Intelligence Service along with other north-western military and security leaders at the Sheraton hotel in Tripoli. The subject of the meetings is unclear, with...
Abdoulaye Bathily nominated as possible UN Special Envoy
On 14 August, Senegalese politician and diplomat, Abdoulaye Bathily, is alleged to have been nominated as a possible new UN Special Envoy to Libya by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Bathily’s nomination has since been opposed by the GNU.
Saleh and Mishri meet in Cairo
On 13 August, House of Representative Speaker (HoR), Aqeela Saleh, met with the head of the High State Council (HSC), Khalid Mishri, along with HSC Deputy Omar Boshah, in Cairo.
Turkey reportedly hosts Juwaili in Ankara
On 12 August, Zintani commander, Osama Juwaili, reportedly travelled to Ankara to meet with Turkish officials. The nature of the discussions is unknown at this time.
Haddad meets with UK MoD delegation
On 10 August, the GNU- affiliated Libyan Army Chief of General Staff, Mohammed Haddad met with a delegation from the UK’s Ministry of Defence and the British Ambassador to Libya, Caroline Hurndall. According to Libyan sources, they discussed the role of the UK in...
Libyan Army conducts military exercise in Mitiga with Italian presence
On 10 August, the GNU-affiliated Libyan Special Forces and the Air Force conducted a tactical military exercise at Mitiga military base in the presence of the Italian Consulate in Libya, the Deputy of Military attaché to the Italian Defence Ministry, and the Italian...
Military parades for the anniversary of the ‘Libyan Army’ held in Tripoli and Misrata
On 9 August, celebrations for the 82nd anniversary of the founding of the Libyan Army were held in western Libya. A military parade took place in Martyr’s Square in Tripoli with units affiliated to the GNU. A parallel in Misrata with pro-Bashaagha militias mobilising...
Trial of suspected ISIS members begins in Misrata
On 8 August, the trial of 56 individuals suspected of being ISIS members began in Misrata. The accused were arrested at the end of 2016 after Sirte was retaken from ISIS by the Government of National Accord (GNA) following the Banyan al-Marsous (BAM) military...
Clashes in Tripoli between Juwaili forces and NMF
On 6 August, forces affiliated to Zintani commander Osama Juwaili clashed with the pro-Government of National Unity (GNU) National Mobilisation Force (NMF) in Ghout al-Shaal, al-Jibs, and near the Airport Road in Tripoli. The clashes were reportedly triggered by an...