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.
Turkish frigate off Tripoli coast
A Turkish frigate has been reported off the coast of the Abu Sittah naval base. Later in the week, Turkey's Ministry of National Defense posted photos of SAT commando (Underwater Offence) training, on the TCG Gemlik (F-492) G-class frigate off the shores of Libya
5+5 JMC meet in Moscow
On 8 December, the 5+5 JMC travelled to Moscow to discuss their Action Plan for the withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya with Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.
Guterres appoints Williams as Special Advisor
On 6 December, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that he was appointing former acting UN Envoy to Libya and former Deputy Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Stephanie Williams, to be his Special Advisor on Libya. Williams will assume the...
LNA’s 106 Brigade deployed to Awbari
On 6 December, units from the Libyan National Army's (LNA) 106 Brigade were reportedly deployed to Awbari.
5+5 JMC to meet with Turkish and Russian officials to discuss next steps of Action Plan
On 3 December, the Government of National Unity’s (GNU) Director of Moral Guidance Department stated that the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) had travelled to Turkey to discuss their Action Plan for the withdrawal of foreign fighters, forces and mercenaries from...
Attacks on HNEC voting sites in Tripoli area
On 2 December, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) stated that four of its electoral centres in Aziziya and one in Tripoli had been attacked, with voter cards being stolen by armed groups. According to HNEC Director of Communication, the stolen voter cards...
GNU Ministers of Interior and Justice express concern over securing elections
On 1 December, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Khaled Mazen and the Minister of Justice Halima Abdurrahman released a joint statement expressing concern over the security of elections, making reference to recent security issues centred on...
LNA’s 106 Brigade conducts counterterrorism operation against cells in Sebha
On 28 November, the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) 106 Brigade reportedly conducted a security operation against terrorist elements in Sebha, arresting the known terrorist Ali al-Bakir and two others of Egyptian and Pakistani nationality. According to the LNA's...
Zawiyyan armed groups mobilise and push towards Bridge 27
On 26 November, reports circulated that Zawiyya-based armed groups and the Warshefana 55 Battalion had mobilised and were pushing reinforcements to Bridge 27 (27km west of Tripoli).