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 between SSA and Rada in Tripoli’s Zawiyyat al-Dahmani neighbourhood
On 22 June, clashes broke out in Tripoli’s Zawiyyat al-Dahmani neighbourhood between the Stability and Support Apparatus (SSA) and the Special Deterrence Force (Rada). One civilian and three armed group members were reportedly killed. The clashes were denounced by the...
UN recognises rollover of LPDF in absence of elections
On 22 June, the Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, stated in a press briefing that the UN ‘regrets’ that several milestones of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) were missed in 2021, including national elections. Haq added that the...
Juwaili forces mobilise near April 7 Military Camp
On 21 June, Zintani Commander Osama al-Juwaili’s Joint Operations Room of the Western Region established field hospitals southwest of al-Aziziyya and near the April 7 Military Camp.
Final joint HoR-HSC committee meeting in Cairo concludes
On 19 June, the third and final round of the Joint House of Representatives (HoR) and High State Council (HSC) Committee on the Libyan Constitutional Track concluded but failed to produce a framework for elections. On 20 June, the Special Advisor to the UN...
Reports of Wagner movement in recent weeks
Between 19 and 20 June, movements of operatives from the Russian private military contractor (PMC) the Wagner Group were observed in Tamanhint, Jufra, and south of the 50th Gate in Sirte. Graffiti calling for the expulsion of Wagner mercenaries from Libya has been...
ISIS leader captured in Bani Walid
On 18 June, sources from the 444 Brigade announced that the Brigade had arrested a prominent leader of ISIS in Libya, Mustafa bin Dallah, in Bani Walid.
SSA launches major naval operation
On 18 June, the Vice President of the Stability and Support Apparatus (SSA), Hassan Bouzuriba, announced the launch of an SSA naval operation along Libya’s western coastline (from Tripoli to Zuwara), aimed at curbing illegal migration and smuggling. According to the...
ISWAP calls for loyalists to migrate to Africa
Last week, Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) – based in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger – released a propaganda video that called for Muslims from around the world, especially those in Africa, to migrate to ISIS-held territory in the Chad basin. ISWAP’s...
Italy relaunches its mission in Misrata
On 16 June, Italian Army Corps General, Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, visited the Italian Hippocrates Task Force in Misrata. Figliuolo praised the activities of the Task Force and declared that the mission would evolve ‘on the basis of the needs proposed by the...