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.
Dabaiba creates ‘Brigade Libya’ armed group coalition
On 19 August, reports emerged that the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister, Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, had reconstituted the Misratan Joint Force and other armed groups into a coalition named ‘Brigade Libya’. Brigade Libya has reportedly been tasked with...
Bashaagha implies imminent move on Tripoli in speech
On 19 August, the Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister, Fathi Bashaagha, gave a speech to elders in Misrata strongly implying that he will seek to make a move on Tripoli with assistance from armed groups. Bashaagha warned that in the event of clashes,...
Al-Adiyat Brigade mobilises in Zintan
On 18 August, the al-Adiyat Brigade reportedly mobilised in Zintan, where the Brigade amassed military equipment, including artillery. According to reports, the Brigade and its equipment were subsequently transferred to al-Aziziyya in Tripoli.
Turkish and Libyan intelligence officials meet in Tripoli
On 18 August, Turkey’s Deputy Head of Intelligence, Jamal al-Din Çalık, met with the Head of the Libyan Intelligence Service along with other north-western military and security leaders at the Sheraton hotel in Tripoli. The subject of the meetings is unclear, with...
Abdoulaye Bathily nominated as possible UN Special Envoy
On 14 August, Senegalese politician and diplomat, Abdoulaye Bathily, is alleged to have been nominated as a possible new UN Special Envoy to Libya by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Bathily’s nomination has since been opposed by the GNU.
Saleh and Mishri meet in Cairo
On 13 August, House of Representative Speaker (HoR), Aqeela Saleh, met with the head of the High State Council (HSC), Khalid Mishri, along with HSC Deputy Omar Boshah, in Cairo.
Turkey reportedly hosts Juwaili in Ankara
On 12 August, Zintani commander, Osama Juwaili, reportedly travelled to Ankara to meet with Turkish officials. The nature of the discussions is unknown at this time.
Haddad meets with UK MoD delegation
On 10 August, the GNU- affiliated Libyan Army Chief of General Staff, Mohammed Haddad met with a delegation from the UK’s Ministry of Defence and the British Ambassador to Libya, Caroline Hurndall. According to Libyan sources, they discussed the role of the UK in...
Libyan Army conducts military exercise in Mitiga with Italian presence
On 10 August, the GNU-affiliated Libyan Special Forces and the Air Force conducted a tactical military exercise at Mitiga military base in the presence of the Italian Consulate in Libya, the Deputy of Military attaché to the Italian Defence Ministry, and the Italian...