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.
5+5 JMC warns that political turmoil could end peace
On 15 February, members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) from the western region issued a statement expressing concerns that peace building efforts are under threat by the political turmoil. It called for Libyan and international actors to expedite the...
Russia insists HoR decision must be respected
On 14 February, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Maria Zakhaqrova, stated that Moscow hoped a new government led by Fathi Bashaagha would be able to prepare for elections and unite the country. Zakharova added that the decision was that of Libya's...
Rada commander and his family killed in their home in Tripoli
On 14 February, a Special Deterrence Force (Rada) commander, Ibrahim Zaghdud al-Naluti, was killed with his wife and children by unknown assailants at their house in Tripoli’s Al-Dahra neighbourhood. Naluti was beheaded. GNU Prime Minister Dabaiba ordered the MoI to...
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.