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.
UN extends Operation Irini mandate
On 25 November, the UN extended the arms embargo on Libya for another 6 months, with EUNAVFORMED Operation Irini being tasked to monitor it, by adopting resolution 2804 by a vote of 13 in favour and 2 abstentions (China and the Russian Federation).
Trabelsi under pressure after assassination of Khanasa Al-Mujahid
In the wake of the assassination of Khanasa al-Mujahid last week, pressure has grown on the Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi and PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba amid calls for Trabelsi to step down. On 25 November, the First Support Force,...
Dabaiba discusses security cooperation with Turkish MoI
On 24 November, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba received the Turkish Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi, to discuss the strengthening of security...
Wife of prominent Zawiyya leader assassinated in western Tripoli
On 21 November in the late afternoon, Khanasa al-Mujahid, a well-known blogger, was killed in al-Serraj in western Tripoli, not far away from their house. She was also the wife of Moaz al-Manfoukh, an influential leader from Zawiyya. She was driving in their car when...
Tensions rise after assassination of Zawiyya leader’s wife in Tripoli
On 21 November, a few hours after the assassination of Khanasa al-Mujahid, the wife of influential Zawiyya leader Moaz al-Manfoukh, the First Support Force condemned her killing ‘in the strongest terms’. They held PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and Minister of Interior Emad...
LNA Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar discusses military cooperation in another Ankara visit
On 20 November, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar met in Ankara with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, reviewing...
Saleh discusses cooperation with Italian counterpart in Rome
On 18 November, the 14th edition of the SHADE MED Conference took place in Rome. SHADE MED is a key forum of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation IRINI and its international partners for security policy dialogue and cooperation in the Mediterranean region. According to reports,...
Clashes break out in Wershefana
On 16 - 17 November, sources reported clashes in the Awlad Essa area of Wershefana between Muammar al-Dhawi’s 55 Battalion and forces linked to the 111 Brigade, commanded by Government of National Unity (GNU) Deputy Minister of Defence Abdussalam Zoubi. They...
444 Brigade arrest former SSA head
On 14 November, the 444 Brigade announced the arrest of Abdullah al-Shukri, the former head of the Stability Support Apparatus office in Ghariyan, noting that he is wanted in connection with cases of murder, kidnapping, assault, and theft. The 444th Brigade indicated...