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.
777 Brigade claims preparations are complete for assault on Tripoli
On 6 October, Haithem Tajouri’s 777 Brigade posted on social media that ‘all units and equipment of the 777 Brigade are prepared’, the implication being that an assault to re-gain lost territory in Tripoli may be imminent. Throughout September, the 777 Brigade has...
Turkish military planes land in Misrata and Watiya Air Base
On 5 October, two Turkish Air Force (TAF) aircraft departed from Etimesgut Air Base, near Ankara and landed in Libya. One aircraft landed at Libya’s Watiya Airbase (Airbus A400) and the other at Misrata Airport (C-130). On 7 October, the same Airbus A400 arrived and...
Russia looks to reopen Embassy in Tripoli and Consulate in Benghazi
On 5 October, Russian Envoy to the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, told the media that Moscow is looking to restore its presence in Libya to what it was prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Bogadanov stated that Russia would reopen the Consulate...
LNA reportedly send armoured vehicles to Sirte and Jufra
Over the last week, unconfirmed reports surfaced that the Libyan National Army (LNA) has been sending hundreds of armoured vehicles to Sirte and Jufra.
Military vehicles in Jordan reportedly headed for eastern Libya
On 2 October, a video was published on Libyan media of hundreds of military vehicles at Aqaba port, Jordan, reportedly destined for eastern Libya. This accusation remains unconfirmed.
777 Brigade threatens offensive on Tripoli
Throughout September, Haithem Tajouri’s 777 Brigade has made threatening posts on social media towards authorities in Tripoli. The posts include images of mobilised militiamen with captions including ‘the battle that is not over yet’ and ‘Tripoli is under the control...
Water supply disrupted due to sabotage
On 28 September, the Man-Made River Authority (MMRA) announced that the sabotage of the Hasawna Water System in Bani Walid had resulted in the reduction of the flow of water to Bani Walid, Tarhuna, Gharyan and the western mountain areas. According to the MMRA,...
British frigate docks in Tripoli port
On 28 September, a British amphibious assault ship, HMS Albion, docked in Tripoli port as part of the UK’s Operation Achillean. While the ship was docked, Libyan and British naval teams exchanged best practice in seamanship, navigation, naval engineering, and medical...
New UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily assumes his duties
On 28 September, the UN announced that Senegalese political and diplomat, Abdoulaye Bathily, had officially assumed his duties as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission Libya (UNSMIL) on...