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.
Kubis to depart on 10 December amid rumours UK diplomat a likely replacement
On 24 November, UN Special Envoy to Libya, Jan Kubis, addressed the UN Security Council where he confirmed his resignation from his position with the UN Secretary-General accepting the resignation effective as of 10 December 2021. In his statement Kubis commented ‘in...
UN Envoy to Libya resigns ahead of UNSC meetings
On 23 November, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that the Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and UN Special Envoy to Libya, Jan Kubis, had submitted his ‘sudden’ resignation.On 24 November, Kubis briefed the UNSC on the situation in Libya, warning...
SSA open western branch in Syad neighbourhood of Tripoli
On 23 November, the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) opened a western branch in the Syad neighbourhood of Tripoli, ‘to strengthen the rule of law and establish security’. The branch opening was attended by armed group leaders and the heads of security directorates,...
LNA reportedly attempts to arrest Saif Qadhafi in Sebha
On 22 November, reports emerged that the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) 106 Brigade had initiated a search and arrest operation for Saif al-Islam Qadhafi in Sebha.
NOC and MOOG deny armed group attack on HQ
On 21 November, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) issued a statement insisting that rumours that there were clashes at the NOC HQ were unfounded. The statement declared that the HQ was safe and warned against fabrications posted on the internet.The Ministry of Oil...
Dabaiba announces TBZ and 166 Brigade to secure oil distribution route
On 18 November, following a meeting between Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and the Brega Petroleum Marketing Company to review the fuel shortages in the South, Dabaiba announced that the Libyan National Army (LNA) -aligned Tariq...
Western armed groups and municpalities protest againt Saif al-Islam Qadhafi
On 14 – 16 November, armed groups in Misrata, Zawiyya, Zintan, Zliten and Khoms, as well as other western towns, protested against Saif’s candidacy. In Misrata, armed groups reportedly stormed the electoral offices and set fire to voting cards, while polling stations...
Russian military officials meet with GNU Chief of Staff in Tripoli
On 14 November, the Chief of General Staff of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defence, Mohammed Haddad, met with a Russian General Staff and Defence delegation in Tripoli as a part of the MoD's attempts to meet with all international and domestic...
Clashes between Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Interior forces in Tripoli
On 11 November, the GNU’s Ministry of Justice aligned Judicial Police Agency and the Narcotics Control Force aligned to the GNU’s Ministry of Interior near Jdeideh Prison , Tripoli. Medium and heavy weapons were reportedly deployed.