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.
Saleh and Mishri meet in Cairo to discuss elections and semi-sovereign positions
On 28 November, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aqeela Saleh, and the head of the High State Council (HSC), Khaled Mishri, met in Cairo. According to reports the two discussed the constitutional basis for elections, the executive authority, and...
Ghinaywa, Bahroun and Zubi reportedly meet Saddam Haftar in the UAE
On 27 November, sources reported that a meeting allegedly took place in Dubai between the son of Saddam Haftar, the Head of the Security Support Apparatus (SSA) Abdul Ghani al-Kikli (Ghinaywa), Muhammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’), and the Commander...
Trial of suspected ISIS members in Misrata continues
On 27 November, the trial of suspected ISIS members accused of involvement in ISIS’ occupation of Sirte in 2016 resumed in Misrata. The court session saw 12 former ISIS suspects, field commanders, witnesses, and others gave statements to judges. The president of the...
EU ministers endorse new migrant plan to curb illegal crossings from North Africa
On 25 November, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that European Union (EU) interior ministers agreed on a plan to improve cooperation on migrant arrivals. While no concrete decisions were reportedly taken, ministers welcomed a 20-point action plan proposed by the...
Haftar gives speech in Sirte
On 20 November, the Head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, gave a speech from the Ouagadougou Convention Centre in Sirte. In his speech, Haftar said that he hoped that Sirte would become ‘an incubator for national reconciliation’ and that the city...
Italy to provide boats to Libyan coastguard
On 19 November, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, said that Italy is seeking to provide police patrol boats to the Libyan Coast Guard to stop human smugglers. According to Italian media, Tajani had discussed this with his...
Major north-western militia leaders meet
On 17 November, a meeting between senior militia commanders from the Western region reportedly took place in Janzour. According to reports, the meeting was attended by Ayoub Abu Ras, Muhammed Bin Rajab, the Commander of the Warshefana 55 Battalion, Muammar al-Dawi,...
LNA kills 7 ISIS operatives in security operation near Qatrun
On 16 November, Libyan National Army (LNA) Spokesman, Ahmed al-Mismari, announced that the LNA’s Southwestern Security Operations Room had conducted a security operation against suspected ISIS operatives south of Qatrun, near the Libyan-Chadian border. According to...
SSA holds conference in Tripoli on ‘anti-corruption to strengthen stability’
On 15-16 November, the Stability and Support Apparatus (SSA) held a conference at the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli with the strapline – ‘Anti-corruption to strengthen stability’. According to the SSA, state institutions and local and international experts participated...