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.
SLOR attacks another LNA checkpoint and takes prisoners
On 11 March, the South Liberation Operations Room (SLOR) commander, Mohamed Warduko, gave a 5-minute video statement in which he claimed that his forces are determined to rebel any attacks by Libyan National Army (LNA)-Chadian joint forces. Warduko called on the...
Italy says Libyan authorities have thwarted 2,568 migration attempts in 2026
On 10 March, Italian Minister of Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, revealed that Libyan authorities have thwarted 2,568 migration attempts since the beginning of 2026, while Tunisia prevented 2,528 illegal migration attempts.
Egyptian workers detained in Benghazi after condemning lack of payment
On 10 March, reports circulated on Egyptian social media indicate that around 20 Egyptian workers were detained by forces affiliated with Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi. They worked for Khalifa Holding Group and were detained after posting a video online complaining about...
Trabelsi holds iftars with western region political and security leaders
On 10 March, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior (MoI) EmadTrabelsi held an Iftar gathering with political and security leaders and elders from Misrata including Zoubi, the Mayor and members of the Misrata Municipal Council and members of the...
Street protests in Zawiyya over corruption claims
Despite the engagement of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Zawiyya, there were several small-scale protests in Zawiyya this week against insecurity, corruption and worsening living conditions, condemning the Libyan elite. On 10 March, a couple of dozen people...
Attorney general urged to identify those behind assassination of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi
On 10 March, the Presidential Office of the Libyan Tribal Union released a statement, expressing deep concern and strong condemnation over the assassination of Saif al‑Islam al-Qadhafi, describing it as a crime that shocked many Libyans. The statement emphasized that...
Dabaiba hosts elders and militia leaders in Wershefana iftar
On 9 March, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba hosted a delegation of elders, notables, municipal leaders and militia leaders from Wershefana. Among the militia leaders was Muammar al-Dhawi, commander of the 55th Wershefana Battalion and probably currently the most influential...
Two bodies discovered in mass grave in Abu Salim
On 9 March, the Regional Security Directorate Support Device, a security unit of the GNU Interior Ministry, announced the discovery of a new mass grave in the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli, containing the bodies of two people reportedly killed and buried in...
GNU discovers new mass grave in Abu Salim
On 9 March, the Regional Security Directorate Support Agency, a security unit of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Interior Ministry, announced the discovery of a new mass grave in the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli, containing the bodies of two people...