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.
US unveils 10 year plan for stability in Libya
On 1 April, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken tweeted that ‘together with our partners, we will implement the 10-year Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. The US will work with government, businesses, and civil society partners to build resilience...
ISIS Wilayat Libya issues pledge of allegiance to new Caliph
This week, ISIS Wilayat Libya issued a second video showing fighters pledging allegiance to the new global caliph, Abu Hasan al-Hashemi al-Quarashi. The wilayah’s leader is identified as Abu Thabet al-Muhajir. Between 18 and 19 fighters are seen in the video and ten...
Germany to stop providing training to Libya’s coast guard
On 30 March, Germany announced it would no longer provide training to Libya’s coast guard due to concerns over the treatment of migrants. Andrea Sasse, a spokesperson for Germany’s Foreign Ministry said that it could no longer justify the training of the Libyan coast...
Zawiyya seeks to incorporate Janzour National Mobilisation Force
On 27 March, the commander of the GNU West Coastal Military Region, Major General Salahadeen al-Namroush, issued a decision to create a committee led by Major Adel Wafi al-Maqrhi, to facilitate the receipt of all equipment, weapons, vehicles, and bases belonging to...
HoR a no show at UN-facilitated HCS and HoR joint committee meeting in Tunis
On 25 March, SASG Stephanie William issued a statement highlighting the conclusion of a three-day consultative meeting with the 12-member HSC delegation nominated to participate in the UN-facilitated joint committee to devise a constitutional basis to hold elections....
Unverrified documents surface showing Russia declining LNA support in Ukraine
On 25 March, a series of unverified documents surfaced online purportedly showing the head of the LNA Khalifa Haftar offering military support to Russia for its ‘special operation’ in Ukraine and Russia’s Defence Minister declining the offer. The first document, dated...
HoR alters constitutional amendment
On 24 March, the HoR and its Speaker Aqeela Saleh published an altered text of the HoR’s amendment of Article 30 of the Constitutional Declaration Section 12, which it originally passed in February this year. The amendments see the removal of the requirement for...
Bashaagha calls on officials to disregard GNU directives
On 23 March, Bashaagha called on officials and institutions to disregard instructions from the Government of National Unity (GNU) led by Abdul Hameed Dabaiba. He later accused Dabaiba of ‘occupying government headquarters’ in Tripoli.
UNSMIL convenes 6+6 Joint Committee in Tunis
On 22 March, the UN’s Special Advisor of the Secretary General (SASG) on Libya, Stephanie Williams, convened the first meeting of the 6+6 Joint Committee in Tunis which aims to build consensus on a constitutional basis to enable the holding of elections. However, the...