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.
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.
UNSC extends mandate of EU’s Operation Irini
On 3 June, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted resolution 2365 (2022) renewing the authority of Member States and regional organisations to inspect vessels off Libya’s coast suspected to be violating the UN arms embargo – effectively extending the mandate of the EU...
Libyan Coast Guard vessel opens fire on Italian ship
On 3 June, reports indicated that a Libyan Coast Guard vessel had opened fire on a fishing vessel on international waters off Benghazi. The Italian frigate Grecale had to intervene to protect the fishing vessel.
Clashes reported between Juwaili and Zoubi forces
On 2 June, clashes reportedly broke out between forces aligned to Zintani commander Osama Juwaili and forces aligned with the commander of the 301 Brigade, Abdussalam al-Zoubi, in Tripoli’s Karmiyah neighbourhood.
Bahroun given CT intelligence position
On 2 June, the Zawiyyan Security Directorate dismissed the militia commander, Muhammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’) from his role as the head of the Zawiyyan Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and assigned Ashraf Misbah Duraid to the position....
Militias vie for control of External Security Agency building in Tripoli
On 1 June, clashes broke out between forces aligned with Ayoub Abu Ras, including members of the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade (TRB) and the Presidential Guard, and those aligned with Osama Najim, including members of the Judicial Guard under control of the Special...