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.
Armed group raids Akakus Oil Operations headquarters
On 5 January, an unidentified armed group thought to be from Zawiyya raided the Akakus Oil Operations Company Headquarters in Tripoli and temporarily assumed control over the building. Unconfirmed reports allege the armed group who raided the building is linked with...
Exchange of gunfire between Misratan armed groups and the 777 and SSA
On 5 January, Misratan armed groups linked to the 301 Brigade and Halbous Brigade exchanged gunfire with the Security Support Apparatus (SSA) and the 777 Brigade in the Abu Salim area of Tripoli. No casualties were reported.
Armed group raids Akakus Oil Operations headquarters
On 5 January, an unidentified armed group thought to be from Zawiyya raided the Akakus Oil Operations Company Headquarters in Tripoli and temporarily assumed control over the building. Unconfirmed reports allege the armed group who raided the building is linked with...
Armed group raids Akakus Oil Operations headquarters
On 5 January, an unidentified armed group thought to be from Zawiyya raided the Akakus Oil Operations Company Headquarters in Tripoli and temporarily assumed control over the building. Unconfirmed reports allege the armed group who raided the building is linked with...
France says 300 mercenaries have left eastern Libya
On 4 January, a Spokesperson from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Anne-Claire Legendre, confirmed that 300 foreign mercenaries have left eastern Libya. Legendre stated that this move hails the start of a phased withdrawal of thousands of foreign forces that...
Attempted assassination of Deputy Prime Minister near Ajalat
On 2 January, an armed man is reported to have fired upon the Government of National Unity (GNU) Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan Ahmed Boujeneh, while he was travelling through Ajilat, a small town west of Tripoli. Boujneh is reported to not have been injured. The...
Misratan armed groups mobilise to Tripoli to support Dabaiba
Over the course of several days, fighters belonging to Misrata's key armed groups have mobilised to Tripoli. On 31 December, the 166 Brigade, Halbous Brigade, and the Counter-Terrorism Force mobilised to Tripoli. On 1 January, the Misratan Mahjoub Brigade mobilised to...
UNSMIL continues broad consultations with Libyan actors
Throughout the last week, the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams, continued their consultations with leading political and social leaders in Libya. Williams met with the head of the Presidential Council (PC),...
Rada publicly distances itself from the 444 Brigade
On 26 December, Tripoli’s Special Deterrence Force (Rada or the SDF) issued a statement distancing itself from the 444 Brigade and the current tensions in Tripoli over the assignment of the Commander of the Tripoli military zone which it claimed had, “resulted in...