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.
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...
Egypt comments on HoR announcements
On 10 February, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement in the wake of the HoR's appointment of Fathi Bashaagha as PM designate saying that Egypt, ‘Trusts the ability of the new Libyan government to ensure security, unity and sovereignty of the...
Assassination Attempt on GNU PM Dabaiba
On the evening of 9 February, unidentified assailants fired upon Dabaiba and his convoy as he travelled along the Souq al-Jumaa Highway in what has been described as a failed assassination attempt by those familiar with the incident. Informed reports suggest there...
GNU forces deployed to southern border for counterterroism operation
On 8 February, it was reported that GNU-aligned forces had been deployed to Libya’s southern border to conduct counterterrorism operations.
GECOL reports damage to Zawiyya power station following clashes
On 6 February, the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) reported that the Zawiyya line had been damaged during the clashes at al-Farnaj on 5 February, causing a gas unit to go out of service at Zawiyya power station.
777 Brigade clashes with Judicial Force in Tripoli
On 5 February, the 777 Brigade clashed with units linked to the Judicial Police Force (JPF) when the JPF set up checkpoint leading to al-Farnaj roundabout in Tripoli. According to reports, the two groups exchanged gun fire for around two hours before the fighting...
Three arrested in Spain for financing terrorism in Libya
On 5 February, Spanish media reported that three people had been arrested in Spain by Spanish authorities working in conjunction with Europol for financing terrorism in Libya.
Tunisian ISIS leader arrested
On 3 February, local media reported that security forces had arrested a Tunisian ISIS leader, Bilal bin Abdul Wahab bin Trad, as part of a security operation in Nafusa and Sabratha.