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.
ISIS members arrested in Awbari
On 21 February, a number of ISIS operatives were reportedly arrested by the LNA’s 106th Battalion during a security operation in Awbari. The group was arrested when an ISIS flag was reportedly discovered.
Four ISIS operatives reveal their involvement in terrorist operations
On 19 February, the Misratan Joint Counter-Terrorism Operations Force published information obtained from the arrest and interrogation of four ISIS operatives in Tripoli. Three of the four had been injured during combat operations, with one claiming he had received...
Al-Far closes coastal road after militia member arrested by Rada
On 19 February, members of an armed group led by Mohammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’) closed the coastal road between Zawiyya and Tripoli, erecting earth mounds and blocking pedestrian and vehicle access. The closure of the road was in protest at the...
Erdogan makes neutral statement about Dabaiba and Bashaagha
On 16 February, Turkish President Recep Erdogan upon returning from Dubai told reporters that: ‘Fathi Bashaagha has announced his candidacy. Our relations with him are good. On the other hand, our relations with Dabaiba are good, too.’ He added, ‘What is important is...
5+5 JMC warns that political turmoil could end peace
On 15 February, members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) from the western region issued a statement expressing concerns that peace building efforts are under threat by the political turmoil. It called for Libyan and international actors to expedite the...
Russia insists HoR decision must be respected
On 14 February, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Maria Zakhaqrova, stated that Moscow hoped a new government led by Fathi Bashaagha would be able to prepare for elections and unite the country. Zakharova added that the decision was that of Libya's...
Rada commander and his family killed in their home in Tripoli
On 14 February, a Special Deterrence Force (Rada) commander, Ibrahim Zaghdud al-Naluti, was killed with his wife and children by unknown assailants at their house in Tripoli’s Al-Dahra neighbourhood. Naluti was beheaded. GNU Prime Minister Dabaiba ordered the MoI to...
Gutteres notes HoR decision on new PM
On 11 February, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General (UNSG), Stéphane Dujarric, released a statement on behalf of the UNSG Antonio Guterres asserting that he noted the HoR consultation with the HSC to adopt the constitutional amendment and the HoR vote to...
HoR selects Bashaagha as new PM
On 10 February, the House of Representatives (HoR) voted ‘unanimously’ to appoint Fathi Bashaagha as Prime Minister designate and the High State Council (HSC) issued a statement endorsing his candidacy. However, the legitimacy of the voting process – whereby HoR...