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.
GNU secures Hannibal Qadhafi’s release
On 6 November, the Government of National Unity (GNU) confirmed the release of Hannibal Qadhafi by Lebanese authorities, lifting the travel ban and bail imposed on him. The government stated that the release was the result of Libyan diplomatic efforts to address the...
Attorney General orders arrest of ICC-wanted Osama Najeem
On 5 November, the Office of the Attorney General announced that following an investigation into allegations against Osama Najeem (aka al-Masri) - the ‘official in charge’ of the Operations and Judicial Security Department at the Judicial Police - his detention had...
European SAR bodies suspend contact with Libyan counterparts
On 5 November, 13 search and rescue organisations from Germany, France, Spain and Italy announced the creation of the Justice Fleet, whose mission will be to ‘uphold human rights and international maritime law’. The Justice Fleet announced that it is ‘ending...
Saddam meets with local notables in southern tour
On 5 November, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar visited Qatroun. Meeting local notables. The next day, Saddam visited Kufra and reiterated support for development in the city as well as promoting security and stability in...
Two LNA fighters kileed during pursuit of smugglers
On 5 November, the General Staff of the Ground Forces of the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced the death of two of its soldiers and the injury of several more (at least four) in a car accident that occurred during a hot pursuit of a group of smugglers near the...
Dabaiba claims he is bringing armed groups under state control
PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba has sought to strengthen his rhetoric around the Government of National Unity (GNU) reining in armed groups and implementing the rule of law in Tripoli, as well as seeking to secure support from central region communities. On 4 November, the...
Italy records slight increase of migrant sea arrivals compared with last year
As of 3 November, Italy has recorded a total of 59,438 migrant arrivals since January of this year. Slightly fewer migrants (55,774) arrived during the same period last year. The comparable figure was much higher in 2023, at 144,721. The relative majority of these...
Hannibal Qadhafi’s release tops agenda in GNU Beirut visit
On 3 November, the Government of National Unity (GNU) said that a high-level delegation visited Lebanon, where it was received by the Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The delegation comprised Minister of State for Communications and Political Affairs Walid al-Lafi, the...
444 Brigade denies cutting off fuel shipments to southern region
On 2 November, the 444 Brigade’s media office refuted rumours circulating about it cutting off fuel shipments to the southern region. It clarified that daily fuel shipments from Tripoli Fuel Depots to the southern region continue at a rate of 600,000 to 800,000 litres...