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.
UNSMIL expresses concern about security situation in Tripoli
On 21 December, UNSMIL issued a statement expressing concern at the unfolding security situation in Tripoli. It stated that the mobilisation of forces in Tripoli 'creates tensions and increases the risk of clashes that could spiral into conflict' and urged Libyan...
Zintani PFG shutdown pipelines taking 300,000bpd offline
On 20 December, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed that production from Sharara, al-Feel, Hamada and Wafa oil fields had been shut down by Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG), and declared force majeure on exports of crude from the ports of Mellitah and...
5+5 JMC discusses Action plan and unification with Williams in Sirte
On 18 December, the UN’s newly appointed Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams, met with the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) at its headquarters in Ouagadougou Hall in Sirte. During the meeting, Williams briefed the JMC on her new mandate and the JMC...
SSA and 777 Brigade storm the Prime Minister’s office
On 15 December, the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) led by Abdul-Ghani al-Kikli (Ghneiwa) and the 777 Brigade led by Haithem Tajouri, undertook a raid on the Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister’s office on Tariq al-Seka road in Tripoli, seizing control...
Salah Badi releases video attacking political process and Williams
On 15 December, the Misratan armed group leader Salah Badi, Commander of the al-Samoud Brigade, releasing a series of anti-election video statements attacking the political process in general and the return of Stephanie Williams to Tripoli specifically. He has...
Marwan dismissed as Commander of the Tripoli Military Zone
On 15 December, the head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, dismissed the Commander of the Tripoli Military Zone, Abdul Baset Marwan, from his position. It is rumoured that Marwan is to be replaced by Abdulqader Khalifa. Earlier in the week, Menfi had...
Clashes in Sebha between LNA and GNU-aligned forces
On 13 December, clashes broke out in Sebha between the Libyan National Army (LNA)’s 115 Brigade and Tariq Bin Ziyad Brigade (TBZ) on one side, and the Government of National Unity (GNU) aligned 116 Brigade, led by Masoud al-Jadi.The clashes reportedly erupted after...
New UN Special Advisor Williams arrives in Tripoli
On 12 December, UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomed the newly-appointed Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Libya, Stephanie Williams’ arrival in Tripoli and explained that, in close coordination with UNSMIL, she will lead ‘the good offices and...
Haddad and Nadhouri meet in Sirte to discuss unifying the military apparatus
On 11 December, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Chief of Staff, Mohammed Haddad, met with the Acting Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Abdurrazaq al-Nadhouri, in Sirte. The meeting reportedly covered seven main themes, centring on an agreement to...