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.
Zintani convoy under Juwaili mobilises to southern Tripoli
On the evening of 18 May, a large convoy affiliated to Juwaili headed to al-Swani in southern Tripoli from a base in al-Aziziyah. The 444 Brigade and potentially the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) reportedly mobilised towards Salah al-Din in response. Elements of the...
Bashaagha enters Tripoli via Mitiga airport but is forced to withdraw shortly afterwards by armed groups
On 17 May, soon after midnight local time, the House of Representatives (HoR) appointed Prime Minister and head of the Government of National Stability (GNS), Fathi Bashaagha, arrived in Tripoli via Mitiga airport. Bashaagha's arrival was announced by his media team...
US and UK Embassies condemn clashes in Tripoli
The US and UK embassies to Libya, as well as the UN Special Advisor to the Secretary-General (SASG) Stephanie Williams, issued statements on 17 May condemning the violence in the capital and calling for restraint. They all separately stressed the need for a durable...
GNU demotes militia leaders following Bashaagha’s exit from Tripoli
On 17-18 May, the Government of National Unity (GNU) and GNU Prime Minister, Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, enacted a series of demotions in the immediate hours following the Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister Fathi Bashaagha’s departure from Tripoli. Most...
LNA sends reinforcements to Murzuq
On 15 May, the Libyan National Army (LNA) General Command reportedly sent reinforcements to the Murzuq Military District in southwestern Libya. They were deployed to support the 129 Battalion, which is tasked with securing the city under the command of Captain Mohamed...
HoR and HSC meet for second round of constitutional dialogue in Cairo
On 15 May, the second round of the House of Representatives (HoR) and High State Council (HSC) Joint Committee on the Constitutional roadmap in Cairo began and talks are scheduled to continue until 20 May. The Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General (SASG) on...
Security forces comb Mizdah, Bani Walid, and Nasmah following reports of ISIS activity
This week security forces, including the Tripoli-based 444 Brigade and the Counter Terrorism Force (CTF), launched patrols in Mizdah, Bani Walid, and Nasmah (south of Tripoli) following reports of ISIS activity in the area. A spokesperson for the CTF stated that the...
Clashes between smugglers and security forces at Bani Walid
On 14 May, clashes broke out between suspected smugglers and a counter-terrorism force affiliated with the 444 Brigade in District 51, near Bani Walid. Medium calibre weapons were reportedly used, and members of a smuggling and trafficking gang were reportedly...
GNU MoFA rejects Amnesty International reports of human rights violations
On 12 May, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a statement accusing Amnesty International of unjustified politicization and escalation in its recent reporting on Libya. In the last month Amnesty has published a series of...