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.
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...
Att. General files charges in Kufra murders
On 14 November, the Attorney General filed charges against the perpetrators of the murder of Youssef Ibrahim Moussa Al-Tabawi and the attempted murder of Muhammed Omar Hassan Al-Tabawi in the city of Al-Kufra. On 15 November the AG ordered the detention of three...
Trabelsi attends EU-MENA conference in Lisbon
On 14 November, Trabelsi participated in the ministerial conference of the European Union (EU), and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries, held in Lisbon. The conference sessions addressed key issues, most notably combating terrorism and organised crime,...
Joint LNA-Chadian force to secure common border
On 13 November, the Libyan National Army's (LNA) Military Media Division said that the LNA’s General Command and the Chadian Army have established a joint force to secure their shared borders against smugglers and human traffickers, other bandits, and insurgency...
Drone targets fishing boats in port of Sabratha
On 13 November in the morning, a couple of fishing boats were attacked by a combat drone in the port of Sabratha. The Counter Security Threats Agency complained that its maritime operations division was bombed on two consecutive nights, with patrol boats destroyed...