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.
GNU and LNA military delegations visit Moscow
On 26 July, the GNU Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant-General Mohammed al-Haddad, the GNU Chief of Land Forces al-Fitouri Gribel, the GNU Commander of the Tripoli Military Region, and the 444 Brigade Commander Mohammed Hamza allegedly arrived in Moscow for meetings...
UNSMIL under review by Security Council
On 31 July, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is due to receive an independent strategic review of the UN Support Mission for Libya (UNSMIL). The review will include an assessment of UNSMIL’s structure, prioritisation of tasks, and the capacity and effectiveness of its...
UNSMIL under review by Security Council
On 31 July, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is due to receive an independent strategic review of the UN Support Mission for Libya (UNSMIL). The review will include an assessment of UNSMIL’s structure, prioritisation of tasks, and the capacity and effectiveness of its...
GNU imposes curfew as Covid-19 rates rise to critical levels
On 25 July, the GNU Ministry of Health declared a public health state of emergency due to the rampant spread of the Covid-19 virus, calling for closure of cafes, beaches and entertainment venues. On 26 July, the GNU officially instated a curfew in some local...
LNA reportedly planning security operation against ISIS in the South
On 25 July, reports surfaced claiming that the Libyan National Army (LNA) had sent military reinforcements to carry out large-scale operations against ISIS in southern Libya. Sky News Arabia reported that the LNA was to make ‘decisive’ moves in order to neutralise...
Clashes break out in Tripoli between SSA and Rada
On 22 July, clashes broke out in Tripoli between the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), led by Abdul Ghani al-Kikli, also known as ‘Ghinaywa’, and the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) in Tripoli. Armed groups affiliated with Rada are alleged to have patrolled into...
NGO reports that regular Russian troops are stationed in Libya
On 22 July, the Democracy and Human Rights Foundation (DHRF) released a statement claiming to have received intelligence that regular Russian military forces were present near the al-Jufra airbase in Libya's Oil Crescent. In a statement, the DHRF claimed that, ‘the...
Eye on ISIS
ISIS release ‘Diaries of Caliphate Soldiers in Libya’
This week, the Islamic State in Libya (ISIS) released additional photos following its earlier publication on 10 June of a photo set entitled ‘Diaries of Caliphate Soldiers in Libya’. The photos showed a small group of fighters, presumably in southern Libya, with their...