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.
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...
Turkey allegedly establishes air defence systems in Bani Walid after 444 operations in the area
On 19 July, Libyan TV channel 218 claimed that Turkish military officers had entered Bani Walid following operations of the 444 Brigade. It is claimed that the Turkish officers installed an air defence and jamming system inside the Military Industrialization Factory....
GNU Chief of Staff declares new armed group in Tajoura
On 19 July, the GNU Chief of Staff, Mohammed Haddad, issued a decision to create a new brigade in Tajoura under the command of the GNU that would integrate the Rahbat al-Durua militia. The decision to form the brigade was reportedly issued by the then Government of...
Public Prosecutor sends cases of 54 suspected ISIS members to court
On 19 July, the Libyan Attorney General’s office filed criminal lawsuits against 54 suspected ISIS members who were arrested during security operations following the liberation of Sirte. They are accused of mobilizing under an armed movement harmful to the state,...
UNSC meeting on Libya reiterates need for elections and withdrawal of foreign forces
On 15 July, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a meeting on Libya chaired by French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian and attended by 15 Member States. The delegates issued a statement stressing the importance of free and fair presidential and...