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.
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...
Anti-Dabaiba militias withdraw from Warshefana
On 27 October, unconfirmed reports claimed that Haithem Tajouri’s 777 Brigade, the 92 Brigade, the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade (TRB)/Presidential Guard (PG) withdrew from Warshefana.
Dabaiba signs military cooperation agreements with Turkey
On 25 October, during a visit to Istanbul, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister, Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, signed two military agreements with Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar. The first agreement is related to the protocols for implementing the...
Haftar threatens uprising as LNA holds military parade in Sebha
On 17 October, the Libyan National Army (LNA) conducted a large-scale military parade in Sebha. The Head of the LNA, Khalifa Haftar, delivered a speech criticising successive Tripoli governments and the Government of National Unity (GNU). He accused the GNU of...
Turkish Commander inspects military camps in Misrata
On 15 October, the Commander of the Turkish forces in the Western Region, Colonel Osman Itaj, inspected military camps in Misrata.
444 Brigade sends units to Bani Walid and Watiya Airbase
On 14 October, reports circulated that the 444 Brigade and 53 Brigade had been deployed to Bani Walid. Unconfirmed reports claimed the 444 Brigade had also been deployed to Watiya Airbase. According to reports, the 444 Brigade’s convoy included approximately 200...