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.
EU delegation discusses border security with Haftar in Benghazi
On 7 December, an EU delegation including Orlando, Commander of EUNAVFOR Med’s Operation Irini RADM Marco Casapieri, and the Head of EUBAM Libya Jan Vyčítal visited Benghazi where they met with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar. They reportedly...
Trabelsi attends IOM meeting in Geneva
On 6 December, Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi participated in a round table organized by the International Organization for Migration in Geneva under the theme ‘Migration in Africa between crossroads’, with the participation of 14 ministers from African countries,...
Flooding in the East results in power cuts, evacuations & oil port closures
On 5 December, Benghazi and several cities along Libya’s eastern coast were hit by heavy rainfall, triggering widespread flooding. Rescue teams were dispatched, accompanied by the Municipal Guard and Social Affairs officials, to assist affected families and provide...
Several killed in heavy clashes in Zawiyya between al-Far & Othman Lahab
On 4 December in the evening, armed clashes broke out in Zawiyya after a convoy from the 103rd Infantry Battalion aka Al-Sila'a Brigade (led by Othman al-Lahab) was attacked by the First Support Force (led by Muhammed Bahroun aka al-Far) at a checkpoint at the...
Trabelsi requests European support as MoI ramps up migrant deportations
On 2 December, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi held a press conference in Tripoli with the attendance of several international ambassadors including of Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Greece, Spain, Germany,...
Haftars discuss Sudan & security cooperation with Egypt’s Sisi in Cairo
On 2 December, Libyan National Army (LNA) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar visited the 4th edition of the Egypt Defence Expo 2025 (EDEX 2025) in Cairo at the invitation of Egyptian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ahmad Fathy Ibrahim...
LNA deploys troops to Kufra
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has started the deployment of its 106th Brigade, 166th Brigade, and 87th Special Operations Force to Kufra district. The 106th Brigade is considered one of the LNA’s most powerful brigades and absolutely loyal to its leadership. It is...
Haftar welcomes AFRICOM commander in Benghazi
On 2 December, a US Military Command in Africa (AFRICOM) delegation met with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi. Discussions focused on U.S.-Libya security cooperation, Libyan-led efforts to unify military institutions, and the importance...
Local gunmen attack family in Sabratha
On 1 December, a young man was attacked by gunmen while driving with his family near the Atiya intersection on Railway Road in Sabratha in the late morning. The assailants shot at the vehicle, severely wounding the man, while his children escaped unharmed. The...