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.
Tensions in Sebha between 116 Battalions and LNA
On 11 September, the Libyan National Army (LNA) issued a decree disbanding the LNA-aligned 116 Brigade under the command of Masoud Jeddi and integrating the remaining members into the LNA's Sebha military region. Reports suggest those within the 116 Brigade are split...
GNU MoD continues to receive support from Turkey on maritime issues
On 11 September, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defence (MoD) posted images online highlighting Libyan naval officers undertaking training with the Turkish Navy onboard the Turkish Frigates TCG GEDIZZ and TCG GÖKOVA.
444 Brigade Arrest SSA members in Tripoli as tensions persist
On 8 September, members of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defence -aligned 444 Brigade reportedly arrested guards from the GNU Ministry of Health in Tripoli. Reports suggest that the guards were arrested due to their affiliation with the Security...
LNA special forces return from training in Egypt
On 8 September, the Libyan National Army’s (LNA) Saiqa Battalion of 106 Brigade returned to Libya from training in Egypt, having graduated from Egypt’s al-Saka Academy.
Misratan Joint Operations Force arrests senior ISIS operative
On 7 September, the Misratan Joint Operations Force announced it had arrested a senior ISIS operative, Embark al-Khazm, in Bani Walid. The Joint Operations Force stated that the arrest was carried out upon the orders of the Attorney General. GNU Prime Minister Abdul...
Fighting in Zawiyya’s al-Fasi district following death of Ahmed al-Bakush
On 6 September, clashes were reported in Zawiyya’s al-Fasi district between armed groups. Reports indicate the fighting was intense, with extended exchange of gunfire and shelling. Clashes were prompted by a dispute over the killing of Ahmed al-Bakush, aka...
LNA conducts security operation against ISIS in Murzuq
On 6 September, the Libyan National Army’s 106th Brigade (Storm Brigade) arretsed a number of suspected ISIS operatives during a security operation in Murzuq.
Clashes between Tripoli’s 444 Brigade and SSA
On 3 September at approximately 3am local time, the 444 Brigade, which is aligned with the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defence (MoD), clashed with forces belonging to the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), led by Abdul Ghani al-Kikli, aka...
Commander of the Tripoli Military Zone supports assault on 444
On 3 September, the Commander of the Tripoli Military Zone, Abdul Baset Marwan, released a video statement blaming the 444 Brigade for its ‘failure to comply with military orders’ and its ‘attendance of prohibited meetings’ (this is thought to be a reference to a...