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.
Joint SSA-777 force spreads along airport road to block 444
On 24 October, the 777 Brigade, led by Haithem Tajouri, along with the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) led by Abdul-Ghani al-Kikli (Ghinaywa) mobilised their forces along the airport road through to the Tripoli International Airport. This follows reports of the 444...
GNU MoL launches DDR initiative
On 23 October, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation launched its Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) initiative, the National Project for the Rehabilitation and Reintegration, in Tripoli. GNU Prime Minister,...
Suspected ISIS members arrested in Msallata
On 23 October, the Counter Terrorism Force (CTF) announced the arrest of members of Islamic State in Libya (ISIS) in Msallata, north-western Libya. Among the arrested were two prominent ISIS members, including Abi al-Libi, known to have previously fought in Syria. The...
Egyptian foreign minister meets with eastern leaders
On 21 October, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, after attending the Libya Stabilisation Conference in Tripoli. Shoukry also met with several other senior leaders in Cyrenaica, including Deputy...
ISIS release photos of ‘graduated’ recruits
On 18 October, Islamic State in Libya (ISIS) released a series of photos showing a total of seven ISIS members training with firearms and captioned "graduation of a batch of caliphate soldiers from the military course in Libya". The location of the photos is unknown,...
Casualties reported from tribal clashes in Tubruq
On 15 October, one person was reportedly killed and several injured during clashes between the Habouni and Al-Ashibi tribes in Al- Zohour neighbourhood, Tubruq. Medium and heavy weapons were reportedly used. During a reconciliation session on 18 October, the city’s...
UN observers expected to arrive in Libya before end of October
On 15 October, 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC) member, Lieutenant General Faraj al-Sawsaa, stated that observers from the United Nations would supervise the implementation of the 5+5 JMC Action Plan for the removal of foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya....
ISIS member involved in the Corinthia hotel attack captured
On 14 October, the Government of National Unity’s (GNU) Internal Security Agency announced that it had captured Omar Bashir Omar Izadeen, an ISIS operative of Tunisian nationality who had assisted in facilitating the terrorist attack on the Corinthia Hotel in 2015. In...
Arrested Egyptian in Bani Walid accused of links to ISIS
On 14 October, the Bani Walid Criminal Security Department (CID) arrested an Egyptian national with links to ISIS and the group's activities in Sirte. According to reports the man was originally arrested for fraud, with his links to the jihadi group uncovered after...