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.
Ergodan requests extension for Turkish military mission in Libya
On 13 June, the Office of Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, officially requested the Turkish parliament to grant an 18-month extension to its military mission in Libya.
LNA conducts raid on ISIS hideout near Ghani oilfield
On 11 June, the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) 128 Enhanced Brigade announced that it conducted a raid against an ISIS hideout, south of the Ghani oilfield and 50km north of Zillah.
Reports of SASG Williams departing at the end of June circulate
Italian and local Libyan media reported that UN Special Advisor to the Secretary-General (SASG), Stephanie Williams, will conclude her tenure as SASG at the end of the month. This coincides with reports in various media outlets that former German Ambassador to Libya,...
French NGO holds negotiations to discuss withdrawal of Sudanese forces from Libya
Between 10-11 June, negotiations took place between Sudanese government officials and seven armed factions from the Darfur region in Niamey, Niger, under the auspices of the French NGO Promediation. They discussed the peace process in Sudan and the withdrawal of...
Clashes break out between Nawasi and SSA in central Tripoli
On 10 June, clashes broke out between the Nawasi Brigade and the Stability and Support Apparatus (SSA) in central Tripoli in the vicinity of the Souk al-Thulatha roundabout. Reportedly, the clashes were prompted by the Nawasi Brigade's arrest of two SSA members....
Clashes between Tripoli Security Directorate and the al-Alam militia in Tripoli
On 10 June, clashes occurred between the Tripoli Security Directorate, with assistance from the Judicial Police and the al-Alam militia, led by Muhammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’) who is now affiliated with the Libyan Intelligence Service (LIS),...
Juwali armed convoys move towards the capital
On 9 June, a large convoy of Zintani forces led by Osama Juwaili and linked to the umbrella collective of the Zintan Military Council (ZMC) mobilised from Zintan towards Tripoli. Large-calibre artillery was observed travelling in the convoy including a BM-21 ‘Grad’...
LNA repels two suspected ISIS attacks in southern Libya
On 7 June, the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) 634 Infantry Brigade issued a statement reporting that it had repelled two armed attacks from suspected ISIS operatives in southern Libya. In the first attack, a group of gunmen thought to be affiliated with ISIS targeted...
UK reopens Embassy in Libya
On 5 June, the UK reopened its Embassy in Libya. UK Ambassador to Libya, Caroline Hurndall, gave an address that coincided with the Queen of England's Birthday Party in Tripoli, noting that the Embassy was returning to operations in Libya after an eight-year absence.