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.
21 November – 27 November: Russian indicates it has no plans for base in Libya
On 24 November, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, indicated to Italian media that Russia does not have plans to establish a military base in Libya.
21 November – 27 November: HoR pass the referendum constitutional amendment and approve the restructuring of the PC
On 26 November, the HoR passed the referendum constitutional amendment and approved the restructuring of the PC. On 22 November, the LIA said it will appoint auditors to undertake a wide-ranging examination of its assets.
14 November – 20 November: ISIS set up a checkpoint near Sirte
On 19 November, ISIS members established a checkpoint along the Sirte-Benghazi coastal road in the Wadi al-Hunaywah area near Sirte.
14 November – 20 November: “Local terrorist organizations” in Libya responsible for two attacks in early November
On 13 November, the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta’a fatwa and takfiri monitoring group reported that between 3 November and 9 November “local terrorist organizations” in Libya undertook two attacks.
14 November – 20 November: UN Security Council lists Salah Badi for sanctions
On 16 November, the UN Security Council listed Salah Badi for sanctions. On 15 November, the US State Department renewed its ten-year US-Libya Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement. On 16 November, the LIA stated five EU countries paid out funds frozen by UN sanctions in 2011.
14 November – 20 November: Hashem Abeidi to be extradited to the UK
On 14 November, it was announced that Hashem Abedi will be extradited to the UK. On 14 November, the 7th Brigade from Tarhuna clashed with Abu Salim Central Security forces in Tripoli. On 15 November, the Security Operations Room of Sabratha arrested the former head of the Sabratha Military Council.
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.