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.
Two Turkish military cargo planes land at Al-Watiya Air Base
On 20 September, two Airbus A400 Turkish military cargo plans took off from Isparta in southwestern Turkey and landed at Al-Watiya Air Base.
LNA helicopter crash
On 19 September, two Libyan National Army (LNA) helicopters collided during a military mission, causing one of the helicopters to crash near Zawiyat Masus,100km southeast of Benghazi. Two LNA members were killed, Brigadier General Bouzid al-Barasi and Corporal Milad...
Chad and France deny involvement in military operations in Libya
On 17 September, France and Chad denied accusations from FACT that they had been involved in military operations against FACT in southern Libya. The Chadian Defence Minister reportedly insisted that ‘no Chadian soldier has intervened on Libyan territory’, while a...
Clashes resume between LNA forces and FACT
On 16 September, LNA reinforcements and helicopters arrived in Tmassah as clashes reportedly resumed between LNA and FACT forces north of Aouzou (Chadian territory near the border with Libya), Tmassah and Torbu in Libya. International and LNA media sources reported...
Skirmish between members of 444 Brigade and 777 Brigade
On 15 September, reports surfaced that in Tripoli a member of the 444 Brigade had fired an RPG (rocket-propelled grenade) at a member of the 777 Brigade (commanded by Haithem Tajouri) who was subsequently transferred to hospital. The reason for the incident is unknown.
Mayor of Al-Andalus reportedly kidnapped
On 15 September, the Mayor of Al-Andalus district in Tripoli, Mohamed Al-Fattisi, was reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Heavy fighting between LNA and Chadian FACT breaks out in southern Libya
On 14 September, Libyan National Army (LNA) Tariq Bin Zayed (TBZ) Special Task Force, following orders from Saddam Haftar, led an assault against Chadian fighters from the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) south of Tmassah near Torbu in the valleys in the...
Tensions in Sebha between 116 Battalions and LNA
On 11 September, the Libyan National Army (LNA) issued a decree disbanding the LNA-aligned 116 Brigade under the command of Masoud Jeddi and integrating the remaining members into the LNA's Sebha military region. Reports suggest those within the 116 Brigade are split...
GNU MoD continues to receive support from Turkey on maritime issues
On 11 September, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defence (MoD) posted images online highlighting Libyan naval officers undertaking training with the Turkish Navy onboard the Turkish Frigates TCG GEDIZZ and TCG GÖKOVA.