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.
GNU’s MoI sends warning to security directorates of terrorist attacks
On 20 January, the GNU’s Ministry of Interior issued a warning to all its affiliates of possible terrorist attacks targeting public gatherings and facilities as well as security headquarters. It directed its affiliates to act with vigilance and monitor arrivals.
ISIS attack on LNA camp in Umm al-Aranib
On 18 January, ISIS claimed responsibility for an IED attack on an LNA camp in Umm al-Aranib, south of Sebha, which killed one person and injured two others. It has since been reported that the attack took place on 17 January and targeted the LNA’s Tariq Bin Ziyad...
ISIS members escape from Qirnada prison
On 17 January, during a riot in Qirnada prison in eastern Libya, five ISIS operatives reportedly escaped from detention.The escapees were subsequently captured by LNA forces.
Clashes between Rada and Nawasi at Tripoli Port
On 16 January, the Nawasi Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) clashed at the roundabout by Tripoli port.
Italian military mission in Misrata faces logistical issues
On 15 January, Italian media reported on a series of logistical issues associated with Italy’s Bilateral Mission of Assistance and Support in Libya (MIASIT), in particular, at the field hospital in Misrata. An Italian Senator, Patrizio La Pietra, claimed that Libyan...
Williams meets with Turkish officials in Ankara
On 15 January, UN Special Advisor on Libya Stephanie Williams met with the Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sedat Unal, and Turkish Special Envoy, Can Dizdar, to discuss political developments in Libya, the electoral process and the way forward. In a...
LNA Battalion in Kufra orders closure of Sudanese-Libyan border due to unrest
On 13 January, the LNA’s Subul al-Salam Battalion (Ways of Peace) based in Kufra announced that it has closed all border crossings with Chad and Sudan until further notice. The closure is believed to be connected to a robbery which resulted in the killing and injury...
LNA launches military campaign to secure the south
On 13 January, the Commander of Southern Operations and Sabha Military Region Rooms, Major General al-Mabrouk Sahban, revealed that LNA forces have launched a military campaign to secure the South. According to Sabhan, the campaign is aimed at targeting drug...
PC looks to create National Security Council
On 12 January, GNU Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba met with the head of the Presidential Council (PC), Mohamed Menfi, and PC deputies Musa al-Koni and Abdullah al-Lafi to discuss the activation of Law No. (4) of 2007 on the establishment of a National Security...