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.
MoI recognises attacks may occur on electoral locations
On 26 November, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Khaled Mazen stated that all efforts to secure national elections were going according to plan, though noted that some attacks may occur on electoral locations. Mazen reportedly said that the...
Russia and Turkey express concern about elections follow candidate exclusions
On 25 November, the Turkish National Security Council, following a meeting chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, released a statement declaring that the international community ‘should oppose actors who are trying to exploit the Libyan election process...
French company Nexa accused of selling phone call interception software to the LNA
Last week, it was reported that France’s Central Office for Combatting Crimes Against Humanity, Genocide and War Crimes (OCLCH) was investigating the French company Nexa Technologies for allegedly selling the Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa...
Kubis to depart on 10 December amid rumours UK diplomat a likely replacement
On 24 November, UN Special Envoy to Libya, Jan Kubis, addressed the UN Security Council where he confirmed his resignation from his position with the UN Secretary-General accepting the resignation effective as of 10 December 2021. In his statement Kubis commented ‘in...
UN Envoy to Libya resigns ahead of UNSC meetings
On 23 November, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that the Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and UN Special Envoy to Libya, Jan Kubis, had submitted his ‘sudden’ resignation.On 24 November, Kubis briefed the UNSC on the situation in Libya, warning...
SSA open western branch in Syad neighbourhood of Tripoli
On 23 November, the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) opened a western branch in the Syad neighbourhood of Tripoli, ‘to strengthen the rule of law and establish security’. The branch opening was attended by armed group leaders and the heads of security directorates,...
LNA reportedly attempts to arrest Saif Qadhafi in Sebha
On 22 November, reports emerged that the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) 106 Brigade had initiated a search and arrest operation for Saif al-Islam Qadhafi in Sebha.
NOC and MOOG deny armed group attack on HQ
On 21 November, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) issued a statement insisting that rumours that there were clashes at the NOC HQ were unfounded. The statement declared that the HQ was safe and warned against fabrications posted on the internet.The Ministry of Oil...
Dabaiba announces TBZ and 166 Brigade to secure oil distribution route
On 18 November, following a meeting between Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and the Brega Petroleum Marketing Company to review the fuel shortages in the South, Dabaiba announced that the Libyan National Army (LNA) -aligned Tariq...