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.
US Ambassador pushes financial mechanism and oversight committee
Meetings were held from 28-29 June in Tripoli between US Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland and a number of high-level Libyan figures, including The Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, Head of the Presidential Council (PC) Muhammed...
Tajoura groups shoot at Dabaiba convoy
On 23 June, armed groups in Tajoura mobilised in eastern Tripoli and closed roads leading to Mitiga International Airport, including al-Shaat Road. Armed groups were reportedly protesting Rada’s release of Ali Drider from Mitiga Prison. Drider is understood to have...
UAE rejects proposed Algerian UN Envoy
On 23 June, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, submitted a proposal to the UN Security Council (UNSC) for former Algerian diplomat, Sabri Boukadoum, to become the new Special Envoy of the UN to Libya. However, the UAE vetoed the appointment, rejecting it on...
Clashes between SSA and Rada in Tripoli’s Zawiyyat al-Dahmani neighbourhood
On 22 June, clashes broke out in Tripoli’s Zawiyyat al-Dahmani neighbourhood between the Stability and Support Apparatus (SSA) and the Special Deterrence Force (Rada). One civilian and three armed group members were reportedly killed. The clashes were denounced by the...
UN recognises rollover of LPDF in absence of elections
On 22 June, the Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, stated in a press briefing that the UN ‘regrets’ that several milestones of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) were missed in 2021, including national elections. Haq added that the...
Juwaili forces mobilise near April 7 Military Camp
On 21 June, Zintani Commander Osama al-Juwaili’s Joint Operations Room of the Western Region established field hospitals southwest of al-Aziziyya and near the April 7 Military Camp.
Final joint HoR-HSC committee meeting in Cairo concludes
On 19 June, the third and final round of the Joint House of Representatives (HoR) and High State Council (HSC) Committee on the Libyan Constitutional Track concluded but failed to produce a framework for elections. On 20 June, the Special Advisor to the UN...
Reports of Wagner movement in recent weeks
Between 19 and 20 June, movements of operatives from the Russian private military contractor (PMC) the Wagner Group were observed in Tamanhint, Jufra, and south of the 50th Gate in Sirte. Graffiti calling for the expulsion of Wagner mercenaries from Libya has been...
ISIS leader captured in Bani Walid
On 18 June, sources from the 444 Brigade announced that the Brigade had arrested a prominent leader of ISIS in Libya, Mustafa bin Dallah, in Bani Walid.