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.
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...
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...