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.
Juwaili claims GNU’s legitimacy has expired
On 27 July, Zintani Commander Osama Juwaili issued statements to local media claiming that the Government of National Unity's (GNU) legitimacy had expired and that he may be ‘compelled to use force’ to install Fathi Bashaagha's Government of National Stability (GNS)...
New Misratan brigade formed with Juwaili as deputy
On 26 July, Misratan political and military leaders announced the creation of a new Brigade ‘Supporting Legitimacy’. The Deputy Commander of the group is reportedly Zintani Commander Osama Juwaili.
Juwaili holds meeting with pro-Dabaiba armed group leaders
On 26 July, Zintani Commander Osama Juwaili held a three-hour meeting with pro-Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister, armed group leaders. These included Ayoub Abu Ras and Mohammed Bin Rajab. The meetings took place at the 7 April...
Clashes between JOF and Mahjoub Brigade break out in Misrata
On 23 July, clashes broke out between the Joint Operations Force (JOF) and the Mahjoub Brigade near Zreeg Junction in Misrata. Two casualties were reported including one combatant and one civilian bystander. The Mahjoub Brigade had been stationed at the Zreeg Junction...
UNSMIL condemns clashes in Tripoli
On 22 July, United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) issued a statement condemning the clashes in Tripoli and called for all actors to exercise maximum restraint, address their disputes through dialogue and abide by their obligations under national and...
Turkey to host Libyan and international meetings
Media reports claim Turkey is set to host a meeting in Ankara in July between House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh, High State Council (HSC) head Khalid Mishri, and the Deputy Head of the Presidential Council (PC). The meeting will be focused on...
Clashes in Tripoli between Rada and TRB
Beginning on the evening of 21 July and continuing intermittently until the early evening of 22 July, the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) and the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade (TRB) clashed in Tripoli. The clashes took place in Tripoli’s Ain Zara, al-Furnaj, and...
Libya Contact Group meets in Ankara
On 21 July, the Libya Contact Group – comprising the US, the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Turkey, Egypt, and the UN - met in Ankara to discuss developments and exchange views on the current situation in Libya.
US Ambassador to Libya calls for appointment of new SRSG following Williams’ departure
On 21 July, US Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, thanked Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General (SASG) Stephanie Williams for her role as UN mediator and called for the urgent appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) to...