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: 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.
24 October – 30 October: Al-Qaeda leader killed in Derna
On 22 October, the Libyan National Army (LNA) killed al-Qaeda leader, Abd Al-Ghaffar Mansour Al-Tashani, during a sniper operation in the al-Maghar district of Derna.
24 October – 30 October: Belgium banks investigated for paying dividends into frozen Libyan accounts
On 29 October, Belgium radio station RTBF claimed that prosecutors are investigating whether Belgium banks had paid out dividends to Libyan bank accounts frozen under the 2011 UN Sanctions. On 17 and 22 October, Russian aircraft landed at the LNA’s al-Khadim airport.
24 October – 30 October: HoR and the HCS agree to reorganize the Presidential Council
On 29 October, the HoR and the HCS announced that they had come to an agreement to reorganize the Presidential Council. On 27 October, the Presidential Council issued a statement announcing the approval of the new security arrangements in the Greater Tripoli area.