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.
Haddad meets Nadhouri, and other senior LNA officials, for second time in Sirte
On 8 January, the GNU Chief of General Staff, Mohammed Haddad, met with the Libyan National Army (LNA) Chief of Staff, Abdurrazaq al-Nadhouri, in Sirte's al-Mahari Hotel to discuss military reunification steps. Several senior LNA commanders and western region armed...
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...
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...