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.
Anti-Dabaiba militias withdraw from Warshefana
On 27 October, unconfirmed reports claimed that Haithem Tajouri’s 777 Brigade, the 92 Brigade, the Tripoli Revolutionaries Brigade (TRB)/Presidential Guard (PG) withdrew from Warshefana.
Muammar Dawi meets with Dabaiba, reports of truce
On 27 October, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, the GNU Minister for Communications and Political Affairs Walid al-Laafi, and the GNU Minister for Cabinet Affairs Adel Juma met with the Commander of the Warshefana 55...
Dabaiba signs military cooperation agreements with Turkey
On 25 October, during a visit to Istanbul, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister, Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, signed two military agreements with Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar. The first agreement is related to the protocols for implementing the...
Haftar threatens uprising as LNA holds military parade in Sebha
On 17 October, the Libyan National Army (LNA) conducted a large-scale military parade in Sebha. The Head of the LNA, Khalifa Haftar, delivered a speech criticising successive Tripoli governments and the Government of National Unity (GNU). He accused the GNU of...
Turkish Commander inspects military camps in Misrata
On 15 October, the Commander of the Turkish forces in the Western Region, Colonel Osman Itaj, inspected military camps in Misrata.
SRSG Bathily begins work in Tripoli
On 14 October, new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily, arrived in Tripoli to begin his new role and to arrange meetings with key Libyan stakeholders. In a UNSMIL...
444 Brigade sends units to Bani Walid and Watiya Airbase
On 14 October, reports circulated that the 444 Brigade and 53 Brigade had been deployed to Bani Walid. Unconfirmed reports claimed the 444 Brigade had also been deployed to Watiya Airbase. According to reports, the 444 Brigade’s convoy included approximately 200...
Egyptian intelligence Head visits Haftar in Rajma
On 12 October, the Head of Egyptian Intelligence, Major General Abbas Kamel, met with the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, in Rajma, Libya. According to reports, Kamal, accompanied by other Egyptian officials, held discussions with Haftar for...
15 migrants killed by human traffickers in Sabratha
On 7 October, at least 15 migrants and asylum-seekers were killed in Sabratha. Eleven charred bodies were found inside a docked boat with a further four wounded bodies found outside. Local media sources have reported that six migrants of Bangladeshi nationality...