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.
7 November – 13 November: ISIS attempts to negotiate prisoner exchange with Fuqaha
ISIS has attempted to negotiate a prisoner exchange with Fuqaha residents according to Libyan news outlets. On 9 November, security forces in the al-Manshia area of Sebha allegedly captured ISIS fighters.
7 November – 13 November: Two connected to the Ajdabiya Revolutionaries Shura Council arrested
On 10 November, Misrata local security forces arrested two individuals connected to the Ajdabiya Revolutionaries Shura Council. On 4 November, the Anti-ISIS Operations Room claimed to have arrested a member of the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council.
7 November – 13 November: Italy’s Palermo international conference on Libya in begins
On 12-13 November, Italy’s international conference on Libya in Palermo occurred. On 8 November, UNSMIL envoy Ghassan Salame officially confirmed that Libyan elections announced for the end of 2018 will not take place.
7 November – 13 November: Governors of competing Central Banks of Libya reach a consensus
On 7 November, the Governors of competing Central Banks of Libya reach a consensus on audit terms. On 8 November, the High Council of State (HSC) called for a review of the reforming of the executive authority.
31 October – 6 November: ISIS clash with LNA forces near al-Mabrouk oilfield
On 3 November, ISIS fighters clashed with the Libyan National Army’s 128th Battalion near the al-Mabrouk oilfield south of Sirte.
31 October – 6 November: LNA deny reports that Ashmawi has been transferred to Egypt
On 4 November, the LNA spokesperson stated that investigations into al-Qaeda affiliated Egyptian terrorist Hisham Ashmawi were on going.
31 October – 6 November: US deny AFRICOM visit to Sirte
On 30 October, the U.S. Africa Command released a statement denying reports that Commander General Waldhauser had made a recent visit to Sirte.
31 October – 6 November: HoR and HSC hand over final agreement restructuring PC
On 31 October, the HoR and HSC handed over a final agreement on the restructuring of the PC to UNSMIL. On 30 October, the Libyan National Army stated that it was launching a final assault against the Derna Protection Force. On 4 October, the Anti-ISIS Operations Room clashed with the Anas Dabbashi Brigade in Sabratha.
24 October – 30 October: ISIS attack Fuqaha
On October 29, ISIS launched an assault on the village of Fuqaha in the Jufra district, leaving four dead and kidnapping at least nine others.