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.
Libyan flotilla crew released after detention by Israel
After the crew of Libya’s Omar al-Mukhtar vessel was seized by the Israeli forces when they intercepted a flotilla of vessels trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, there was widespread condemnation across the board from Libyan actors. As of 7 October, the...
Orlando discusses EU support to Libya with Libyan Coast Guard
On 7 October, EU Ambassador Nicola Orlando held an ‘in-depth exchange’ in Tripoli with Admiral Reda Issa, Commander of the Libyan Coast Guard. They reviewed the European Union’s support to Libya’s efforts to save lives at sea and combat human smuggling, as well as...
GNU and Haddad discuss efforts to combat illegal migration with Italian counterparts
On 6 October, the Government of National Unity (GNU) team involved in the Rome Process held a meeting with its Italian counterpart to discuss proposed projects aimed at combating illegal immigration. The same day, the Commander of the Italian Assistance and Support...
Haddad addresses Mediterranean challenges in 5+5 meeting
On 4 October, speaking at the 17th meeting of the Chiefs of Defence of the 5+5 Defence Initiative in Tunis, the Libyan Army Chief of Staff Muhammed Haddad stressed the need to confront the challenges facing the Mediterranean region, including terrorism, smuggling,...
GNS discusses voluntary return of Sudanese refugees with Sudan consul
On 3 October, the Government of National Stability (GNS) Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with the Sudanese Consul General in Benghazi to discuss advancing the voluntary return program for Sudanese refugees. The meeting focused on mechanisms to speed up the return...
Misrata Against Injustice movement condemns arrest of two activists
On 2 October in the evening, the ‘Misrata Against Injustice’ movement announced the arrest of activists Abdurrahman al-Fadhil and al-Mahdi al-Jatlawi, describing it as part of an ongoing campaign of persecution led by the so-called ‘Misrata Joint Force,’ which is...
SSA reactivates key checkpoint on the Abu Kammash–Ras Ajdir road
On 2 October, the Stabilization Support Agency (SSA) reactivated a key security checkpoint along the Abu Kammash–Ras Ajdir road, the main border crossing between Libya and Tunisia, following directives from SSA head Hassan Abu Zuriba. The SSA’s field office in...
Implementation of Tripoli Security Agreement stalled
On 1 October, Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi and Government of National Unity (GNU) PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba launched the implementation of the Tripoli Security Agreement through a multi-phase plan aimed at stabilizing the capital and consolidating...
MoI shuts down currency market in Tripoli amid efforts to protect dinar value
On 1 October, Libyan security units affiliated with the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Interior (MoI) closed the Masheer Currency and Gold Market in Tripoli’s Old City and banned the direct sale of dollars, a move described as aimed at curbing...