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.
Bathily calls out Libyan stakeholders as ‘hindering’ process at UNSC
On 15 November, UN Special Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, addressed the UN Security Council (UNSC). He asserted that ‘there is an increasing recognition that some institutional players are actively hindering progress towards elections’, adding: ‘The genuine...
CDF blocks HSC from holding meeting in Tripoli
On 14 November, the High State Council (HSC) was prevented from holding its meeting at its headquarters at the Radisson Blu Al Mahary Hotel in Tripoli after being blocked by the Constitutional Defence Force (CDF). The Head of the HSC, Khaled Mishri, claimed in a...
US Special Envoy Norland meets with GNU and HSC officials during diplomatic visit to Libya
On 10 November, the US Embassy to Libya released a statement detailing the visit of US Special Envoy, Richard Norland, to Libya from 8-10 November along with Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy, Leslie Ordeman. During the visit they held meetings with the Government...
SSA mobilises in central Tripoli
On 10 November, the Stability and Support Apparatus’ (SSA) First Security Unit was deployed in various areas of central Tripoli.
Operation Irini intercepts vessel violating arms embargo
On 9 November, the European Union’s Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI announced that on 11 October it had conducted an inspection of the merchant vessel MV MEERDIJK off the coast of Libya. The ship was found to be transporting vehicles modified for military use suspected...
Haftar calls for a ‘decisive battle to liberate Libya’ while on southern Libya tour
On 31 October, the head of Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, travelled to Jufra as an ongoing southern Libya tour where he gave a speech to local community and senior dignitaries declaring 'We've no choice but to lead the decisive battle to liberate Libya'....
CTF mobilises in Tripoli in response to ISIS threat
On 29 October, the Misrata-based Counter Terrorism Force (CTF) reportedly mobilised towards Ain Zara, Tripoli. The mobilisation was reportedly prompted by a security alert relating to ISIS operations in Tripoli and the Western Region.
UNSMIL’s mandate extended by UNSC for a year
On 28 October, the United National Security Council (UNSC) voted unanimously to extend the United Nations Support Mission in Libya’s (UNSMIL) mandate for a year till 31 October 2023. The UNSC claimed the decision reaffirmed its ‘strong commitment to an inclusive...
Muammar Dawi meets with Dabaiba, reports of truce
On 27 October, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, the GNU Minister for Communications and Political Affairs Walid al-Laafi, and the GNU Minister for Cabinet Affairs Adel Juma met with the Commander of the Warshefana 55...