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.
Airstrikes against ISIS in southern Libya
On 4 April, airstrikes reportedly targeted suspected ISIS members in Wadi Tilamsin in southern Libya, near the Algerian border. This followed an alleged airstrike on 1-2 April near Alawenat. No group, neither international nor domestic, has been identified or taken...
Assasination of senior LNA commander in Benghazi
On 3 April, Libyan National Army (LNA) commander, Shuaib Boumediene, was shot and killed by unidentified assailants in Benghazi. Local reports suggest that his killing was a targeted assassination, and an individual has been arrested. However, GNU Deputy Minister of...
444 Brigade captures 100,000 litres of smuggled fuel
On 2 April, the 444 Brigade announced that it had captured three trucks carrying 100,000 litres of smuggled fuel south of Bani Walid. According to the 444 Brigade, the incident was a part of ongoing anti-fuel smuggling operations.
Change of command at Operation Irini
On 1 April, Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, whose mandate includes capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard, changed its Force Commander during a ceremony in Taranto on board the Hellenic frigate HS ELLI. The Operation’s new flagship will be the ITS...
US unveils 10 year plan for stability in Libya
On 1 April, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken tweeted that ‘together with our partners, we will implement the 10-year Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. The US will work with government, businesses, and civil society partners to build resilience...
ISIS Wilayat Libya issues pledge of allegiance to new Caliph
This week, ISIS Wilayat Libya issued a second video showing fighters pledging allegiance to the new global caliph, Abu Hasan al-Hashemi al-Quarashi. The wilayah’s leader is identified as Abu Thabet al-Muhajir. Between 18 and 19 fighters are seen in the video and ten...
Germany to stop providing training to Libya’s coast guard
On 30 March, Germany announced it would no longer provide training to Libya’s coast guard due to concerns over the treatment of migrants. Andrea Sasse, a spokesperson for Germany’s Foreign Ministry said that it could no longer justify the training of the Libyan coast...
Zawiyya seeks to incorporate Janzour National Mobilisation Force
On 27 March, the commander of the GNU West Coastal Military Region, Major General Salahadeen al-Namroush, issued a decision to create a committee led by Major Adel Wafi al-Maqrhi, to facilitate the receipt of all equipment, weapons, vehicles, and bases belonging to...
HoR a no show at UN-facilitated HCS and HoR joint committee meeting in Tunis
On 25 March, SASG Stephanie William issued a statement highlighting the conclusion of a three-day consultative meeting with the 12-member HSC delegation nominated to participate in the UN-facilitated joint committee to devise a constitutional basis to hold elections....