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.
Localised clashes break out in Zawiyya
Beginning on 22 April and continuing intermittently through the night until the next day, clashes took place in Zawiyya between an armed group led by Mohammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’) and the Al-Kazzab Brigade (aligned with the Al-Nasr brigade led...
Images surface of dead soldiers in Ukraine carrying Libyan banknotes and Haftar’s number
Last week, images surfaced on social media purportedly showing dead Wagner operatives in Popasna, eastern Ukraine. According to Ukrainian sources, they were carrying Libyan bank notes and a telephone number for the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa...
EU official: 20,000 mercenaries from Syria and Libya in Ukraine
On 19 April, Western media sources reported that an anonymous European Union (EU) official had claimed that 10,000 to 20,000 mercenaries were on the ground in eastern Ukraine including Syrians, Libyans and other fighters recruited by the Russian Private Military...
UNSC holds consultation on UNSMIL
On 19 April, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held consultations on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the mandate of which is currently due to end on 30 April. Voting to extend the mandate will be on 28 April.
ISIS SVBIED attack at LNA checkpoint at Umm al-Aranib
On 19 April, ISIS conducted a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (SVBIED) attack at a Libyan National Army (LNA) Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade checkpoint in Umm al-Aranib, south of Sebha. According to a statement published by ISIS affiliated Amaq News Agency,...
Nawasi Brigade calls for militias to remain neutral
On 17 April, the Nawasi Brigade released a statement calling upon all armed groups in the capital to remain neutral and not be drawn into conflict for the contest for power between Dabaiba and Bashaagha. The Nawasi Brigade called upon both competing groups to keep the...
Bashaagha meets with Misratan armed group commanders in Tunis
On 14 April, Bashaagha held discussions with Misratan 166 Brigade commander Mohamed Hosen, Counter Terrorism Force (CTF) commander Mukhtar Jahawi, and Abdussalam Alilish, along with another Misratan armed group commanders in Tunis.
UN launches and concludes Joint HOR/HCS Committee meeting in Cairo
On 13 April, the Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General (SASG) on Libya, Stephanie Williams, launched consultations of the Joint Committee of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the High State Council (HSC) in Cairo under the auspices of the UN, lasting until...
LNA 5+5 JMC meets with UN officials
On 13 April, the Assistant Secretary-General and Acting Head of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Raisedon Zenenga, met with Libyan National Army (LNA)-aligned members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) in Benghazi to discuss their 9 April...