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.
Irini monitors 36 suspicious flights in September
On 5 October, Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI reported that during September 2021 it had investigated 215 merchant vessels via radio calls (out of 4.002), carried out nine visits on ships with Masters’ consent (out of 183) and conducted two boarding/inspections of...
Irini monitors 36 suspicious flights in September
On 5 October, Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI reported that during September 2021 it had investigated 215 merchant vessels via radio calls (out of 4.002), carried out nine visits on ships with Masters’ consent (out of 183) and conducted two boarding/inspections of...
Mangoush claims foreign mercenaries have begun to leave Libya
On 3 October, Government of National Unity (GNU) Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush, confirmed during a conference in Kuwait that ‘some’ foreign fighters had withdrawn from Libya, describing it as a ‘very modest start’. Mangoush added that the GNU was ‘still seeking a...
Violence against migrants in Gargaresh
On 1 October, a migrant was killed and at least 15 others injured, six seriously, when the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Interior, carried out raids on houses and temporary makeshift shelters in in Gargaresh and al-Andalus neighbourhoods in Tripoli....
Menfi and Juweili discuss military situation in Libya’s western region
On 30 September, the Libyan Army’s Joint Operations Room for the Western Military Region, headed by Osama Juweili met with the head of head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, to discuss the room’s role in fighting crime and combating terrorism.
Dabaiba travels to Niger to address security concerns at southern borders
On 29 September, Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba travelled to Niamey to meet with Nigerien president Mohammed Bazoum. The two men discussed issues of illegal immigration from northern Niger through southern Libya and reiterated...
5+5 JMC members reportedly agree on plan to withdraw foreign forces by end of October
On 29 September, it was reported that the members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) had agreed on the need for the withdrawal of all foreign troops and mercenaries from the country by the end of October.
Menfi receives US Ambassador, head of AFRICOM in Tripoli
On 29 September, the Commander of the US Military Command in Africa (ARICOM), General Stephen Townsend and US Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland, visited Tripoli, where they met with Presidential Council (PC) head Mohammed al-Menfi. During the meeting, Townsend...
Reports of ISIS-claimed attack on LNA checkpoint south of Sebha
On 27 September, ISIS reportedly claimed to have perpetrated an assault on a Libyan National Army (LNA) checkpoint south of Sebha. According to initial reports there were no injuries but the specific details of the incident remain unclear at this time. The LNA is yet...