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.
France, Germany, Italy, UK, and US release a Joint Statement on election delay
On 24 December, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the US released a Joint Statement recognising HNEC’s postponement of the ballot scheduled on 24 December. The statement clarified their position on the status of the GNU, asserting, 'In line with the...
HNEC issues statement delaying elections but without a set date
On 22 December, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) issued a formal statement delaying the first round of the presidential elections past 24 December 2021. The statement said that the House of Representatives (HoR) will set another date for voting within 30...
Failed assassination attempt on Deputy MoI in the East
On 22 December, an armed group linked with drug trafficking attempted to assassinate Deputy Minister of Interior, Faraj Qaim, in Tobruk following an operation by the Minister of the Interior targeting drug traffickers. Qaim is not report to have suffered any major...
Failed assassination attempt on Deputy MoI in the East
On 22 December, an armed group linked with drug trafficking attempted to assassinate Deputy Minister of Interior, Faraj Qaim, in Tobruk following an operation by the Minister of the Interior targeting drug traffickers. Qaim is not report to have suffered any major...
UNSMIL expresses concern about security situation in Tripoli
On 21 December, UNSMIL issued a statement expressing concern at the unfolding security situation in Tripoli. It stated that the mobilisation of forces in Tripoli 'creates tensions and increases the risk of clashes that could spiral into conflict' and urged Libyan...
Zintani PFG shutdown pipelines taking 300,000bpd offline
On 20 December, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed that production from Sharara, al-Feel, Hamada and Wafa oil fields had been shut down by Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG), and declared force majeure on exports of crude from the ports of Mellitah and...
5+5 JMC discusses Action plan and unification with Williams in Sirte
On 18 December, the UN’s newly appointed Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams, met with the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) at its headquarters in Ouagadougou Hall in Sirte. During the meeting, Williams briefed the JMC on her new mandate and the JMC...
SSA and 777 Brigade storm the Prime Minister’s office
On 15 December, the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) led by Abdul-Ghani al-Kikli (Ghneiwa) and the 777 Brigade led by Haithem Tajouri, undertook a raid on the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister’s office on Tariq al-Seka road in Tripoli, seizing control...
Salah Badi releases video attacking political process and Williams
On 15 December, the Misratan armed group leader Salah Badi, Commander of the al-Samoud Brigade, releasing a series of anti-election video statements attacking the political process in general and the return of Stephanie Williams to Tripoli specifically. He has...