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.
Marwan dismissed as Commander of the Tripoli Military Zone
On 15 December, the head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, dismissed the Commander of the Tripoli Military Zone, Abdul Baset Marwan, from his position. It is rumoured that Marwan is to be replaced by Abdulqader Khalifa. Earlier in the week, Menfi had...
Clashes in Sebha between LNA and GNU-aligned forces
On 13 December, clashes broke out in Sebha between the Libyan National Army (LNA)’s 115 Brigade and Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade (TBZ) on one side, and the Government of National Unity (GNU) aligned 116 Brigade, led by Masoud al-Jadi.The clashes reportedly erupted after...
New UN Special Advisor Williams arrives in Tripoli
On 12 December, UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomed the newly-appointed Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Libya, Stephanie Williams’ arrival in Tripoli and explained that, in close coordination with UNSMIL, she will lead ‘the good offices and...
Haddad and Nadhouri meet in Sirte to discuss unifying the military apparatus
On 11 December, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Chief of Staff, Mohammed Haddad, met with the Acting Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Abdurrazaq al-Nadhouri, in Sirte. The meeting reportedly covered seven main themes, centring on an agreement to...
Turkish frigate off Tripoli coast
A Turkish frigate has been reported off the coast of the Abu Sittah naval base. Later in the week, Turkey's Ministry of National Defense posted photos of SAT commando (Underwater Offence) training, on the TCG Gemlik (F-492) G-class frigate off the shores of Libya
5+5 JMC meet in Moscow
On 8 December, the 5+5 JMC travelled to Moscow to discuss their Action Plan for the withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya with Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.
Guterres appoints Williams as Special Advisor
On 6 December, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that he was appointing former acting UN Envoy to Libya and former Deputy Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Stephanie Williams, to be his Special Advisor on Libya. Williams will assume the...
LNA’s 106 Brigade deployed to Awbari
On 6 December, units from the Libyan National Army's (LNA) 106 Brigade were reportedly deployed to Awbari.
5+5 JMC to meet with Turkish and Russian officials to discuss next steps of Action Plan
On 3 December, the Government of National Unity’s (GNU) Director of Moral Guidance Department stated that the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) had travelled to Turkey to discuss their Action Plan for the withdrawal of foreign fighters, forces and mercenaries from...