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.
Western armed groups and municpalities protest againt Saif al-Islam Qadhafi
On 14 – 16 November, armed groups in Misrata, Zawiyya, Zintan, Zliten and Khoms, as well as other western towns, protested against Saif’s candidacy. In Misrata, armed groups reportedly stormed the electoral offices and set fire to voting cards, while polling stations...
Russian military officials meet with GNU Chief of Staff in Tripoli
On 14 November, the Chief of General Staff of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defence, Mohammed Haddad, met with a Russian General Staff and Defence delegation in Tripoli as a part of the MoD's attempts to meet with all international and domestic...
Clashes between Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Interior forces in Tripoli
On 11 November, the GNU’s Ministry of Justice aligned Judicial Police Agency and the Narcotics Control Force aligned to the GNU’s Ministry of Interior near Jdeideh Prison , Tripoli. Medium and heavy weapons were reportedly deployed.
LNA agrees to withdraw 300 foreign operatives from Libya at France’s request
On 11 November, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) representatives from the Libyan National Army (LNA) issued a statement announcing that, at the request of France, the LNA has agreed to repatriate 300 foreign mercenaries from the Libyan territory. The...
Volcano of Rage leaders reject electoral law
On 9 November, 22 leaders of the Volcano of Rage Operation (VoR) - the western-based military umbrella under which many GNA-aligned armed groups fought in the 2019-2020 Tripoli War - issued a statement rejecting the House of Representatives’ (HoR) electoral laws,...
ISIS operatives arrive in Nigeria from Libya
On 7 November, Eons intelligence reported that over 200 ISIS operatives, led by their new leader, Sani Shuwaram, arrived Sabon Tumbu, Nigeria, from Libya and Syria. According to Eons, the group is planning to launch attacks on in Borno State, North-East, Nigeria.
LNA military deployments in southern Libya
Last week, reports surfaced that the Libya National Army (LNA) had deployed additional ground forces from Jufra to Sebha, including Sudanese operatives reportedly aligned to the 128 Brigade. Local sources also reported sighting an LNA convoy heading towards Waddan...
Clashes in Al-Zahra, Warshafana
On 6 November, clashes broke out in Warshafana between Muammar al-Dawi’s 55 Battalion and the Ramzi al-Lafaa Brigade. The clashes were sparked when the Ramzi al-Lafaa Brigade opened fire at the son of the Mayor of Al-Zahra as he was passing through An-Najila. A female...
Clashes in Zawiyya between Isnad and SSA
On 4 November, clashes broke out in the Jadda'im area of Zawiyya between armed groups aligned to the Isnad Support Force of the Zawiyya Security Directorate under Mohammed Bahroun (also known as ‘al-Far’, the ‘Mouse’) and the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) led by...