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.
LNA agrees to withdraw 300 foreign operatives from Libya at France’s request
On 11 November, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) representatives from the Libyan National Army (LNA) issued a statement announcing that, at the request of France, the LNA has agreed to repatriate 300 foreign mercenaries from the Libyan territory. The...
Volcano of Rage leaders reject electoral law
On 9 November, 22 leaders of the Volcano of Rage Operation (VoR) - the western-based military umbrella under which many GNA-aligned armed groups fought in the 2019-2020 Tripoli War - issued a statement rejecting the House of Representatives’ (HoR) electoral laws,...
ISIS operatives arrive in Nigeria from Libya
On 7 November, Eons intelligence reported that over 200 ISIS operatives, led by their new leader, Sani Shuwaram, arrived Sabon Tumbu, Nigeria, from Libya and Syria. According to Eons, the group is planning to launch attacks on in Borno State, North-East, Nigeria.
LNA military deployments in southern Libya
Last week, reports surfaced that the Libya National Army (LNA) had deployed additional ground forces from Jufra to Sebha, including Sudanese operatives reportedly aligned to the 128 Brigade. Local sources also reported sighting an LNA convoy heading towards Waddan...
Clashes in Al-Zahra, Warshafana
On 6 November, clashes broke out in Warshafana between Muammar al-Dawi’s 55 Battalion and the Ramzi al-Lafaa Brigade. The clashes were sparked when the Ramzi al-Lafaa Brigade opened fire at the son of the Mayor of Al-Zahra as he was passing through An-Najila. A female...
Clashes in Zawiyya between Isnad and SSA
On 4 November, clashes broke out in the Jadda'im area of Zawiyya between armed groups aligned to the Isnad Support Force of the Zawiyya Security Directorate under Mohammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’) and the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) led by...
5+5 scheduled to meet with Turkey and Russia later this month
On 4 November, Emraji al-Emmami, a member of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC), stated that the JMC would be meeting separately with officials from Turkey and Russia in Egypt later this month. Emmami said the meetings would discuss the exit of foreign forces and...
Armed groups close the coastal road
On 2 November, unidentifed armed groups reportedly closed the Misurata-Sirte road at Abu Grein. They were reportedly demanding the payment of dues to the Sirte-Al-Jufra Operations Room. Reports suggest the road has been subsequently reopened.
SOHR reports Turkey replaced 150 Syrian mercenaries
On 2 November, the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) reported that 150 Syrian mercenaries had returned to Syria, with a fresh cohort of the same number.