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.
28 Jun – 4 Jul: French DM Says Libya ‘Failed State’
The French Defence Minister called Libya a ‘failed state’ and warned that the jihadist threat remains. On 30 June, the UNSC extended measures banning illicit export of crude and refined petroleum, and urged member states to support Libya in defeating ISIS and Ansar al-Sharia.
28 Jun – 4 Jul: 25 LNA fighters killed in Sabri
The remaining jihadists in Benghazi are now boxed into a 2 square kilometre area in Sabri, with a declaration of victory expected soon. However, more than 25 LNA fighters were killed during fighting in the last few days. In Tripoli, there are calls to establish a Tripoli Revolutionary Shura Council.
28 Jun – 4 Jul: Misratan Delegation Visits Egypt
On 2 July, 16 senior political figures from Misrata attended a high profile meeting in Egypt at the invitation of the Egyptian Chief of Staff and the Foreign Minister. On 28 June, Libya’s eastern foreign minister visited Russia to discuss options for a new Libyan-Libyan dialogue
June 21-27: BM Forces Capture ISIS fighter; Suicide attack at Sidra gate checkpoint
Forces belonging to the GNA-aligned BM forces allegedly captured an ISIS fighter, during an operation to retrieve hijacked fuel trucks south of Sirte. Lone-wolf suicide attack at the LNA controlled Sidra gate checkpoint, kills the assailant and one other.
June 21-27: Saudi Arabia’s detains 2 senior commanders in Zawiyya’s al-Farouk brigade
On 25 June, Haftar received a UAE Armed Forces delegation led by Deputy Chief of Staff Major General al-Mazrouei just one month after Egyptian chief of staff visit. Two prominent Zawiyyan militia members detained by authorities in Saudi Arabia on return from pilgrimage.
June 21-27: BDB Dissolves, Muslim Brotherhood to Follow
The BDB announced it will dissolve itself and that some members will enlist in the formation of a legitimate Libyan army. The Libyan National Army (LNA) fully retook the Souq al-Hout area and the main central square in Benghazi. The Grand Mufti, calls for hard-liner Islamist factions and revolutionaries to reassemble and save a ‘dying’ revolution.
June 21-27: Haftar Meets with Eastern Tribes in Rajmah
Last week, Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar met with the heads of various eastern Libyan tribes in the LNA headquarters of Rajmah in Benghazi.
تقرير | نشأة وتطور تنظيم داعش في ليبيا
تقرير | نشأة وتطور تنظيم داعش في ليبيا
أطلق مركز رفيق الحريري للشرق الأوسط تقريره الجديد عن تنظيم داعش في ليبيا تحت عنوان “نشأة وتطور تنظيم داعش في ليبيا”، هذا التقرير يرصد تحول الساحة الليبية لتكون ساحة للتنظيمات الجهادية العالمية، مع التركيز على تنظيم داعش، فضلا عن التحذير من
WATCH: Launch Event for ‘The Origins and Evolution of ISIS in Libya’
WATCH: Launch Event for ‘The Origins and Evolution of ISIS in Libya’
Watch Jason Pack, Rhiannon Smith and Karim Mezran discuss Eye on ISIS in Libya’s seminal report on ‘The Origins and Evolution of ISIS in Libya’ during a launch event for the report hosted by the Atlantic Council in Washington DC.