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.
Sudanese Rapid Support Forces thwart smuggling of munitions at Libyan border
On 10 January, a Sudanese military official announced that Sudanese Rapid Support Forces had thwarted an attempt to smuggle ammunition across the border with Libya to Sudan. The official added that the Force had arrested two members of arms trade gangs operating on...
GNU forces carry out raid on migrants in Ain Zara
Overnight on 9 - 10 January, Libyan forces under the GNU carried out a raid on a migrant camp in Tripoli, reportedly arresting hundreds of people and taking them to the Ain Zara detention centre, with reports of violence being used against migrants (including women...
Williams says LPDF extends until June 2022
On 9 January, the UN Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams, met with the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) women's bloc to discuss the issues the electoral process is facing ‘following the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) declaration of force...
Haddad meets Nadhouri, and other senior LNA officials, for second time in Sirte
On 8 January, the GNU Chief of General Staff, Mohammed Haddad, met with the Libyan National Army (LNA) Chief of Staff, Abdurrazaq al-Nadhouri, in Sirte's al-Mahari Hotel to discuss military reunification steps. Several senior LNA commanders and western region armed...
Armed group raids Akakus Oil Operations headquarters
On 5 January, an unidentified armed group thought to be from Zawiyya raided the Akakus Oil Operations Company Headquarters in Tripoli and temporarily assumed control over the building. Unconfirmed reports allege the armed group who raided the building is linked with...
Armed group raids Akakus Oil Operations headquarters
On 5 January, an unidentified armed group thought to be from Zawiyya raided the Akakus Oil Operations Company Headquarters in Tripoli and temporarily assumed control over the building. Unconfirmed reports allege the armed group who raided the building is linked with...
Exchange of gunfire between Misratan armed groups and the 777 and SSA
On 5 January, Misratan armed groups linked to the 301 Brigade and Halbous Brigade exchanged gunfire with the Security Support Apparatus (SSA) and the 777 Brigade in the Abu Salim area of Tripoli. No casualties were reported.
Armed group raids Akakus Oil Operations headquarters
On 5 January, an unidentified armed group thought to be from Zawiyya raided the Akakus Oil Operations Company Headquarters in Tripoli and temporarily assumed control over the building. Unconfirmed reports allege the armed group who raided the building is linked with...
Armed group raids Akakus Oil Operations headquarters
On 5 January, an unidentified armed group thought to be from Zawiyya raided the Akakus Oil Operations Company Headquarters in Tripoli and temporarily assumed control over the building. Unconfirmed reports allege the armed group who raided the building is linked with...