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.
LNA denies reports that Haftar has agreed to resettle Gazans in Libya
On 10 August, the spokesperson for the Libyan National Army (LNA) , Khalifa al-Obeidi, categorically denied reports of an alleged secret agreement to resettle hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Libya in exchange for political or economic concessions. A senior...
Haftar appoints Saddam as Deputy Commander of the LNA
On 10 August, during his speech during an event to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Libyan armed forces, Libyan National Army (LNA) General Commander Khalifa Haftar officially appointed his son Saddam Haftar as Deputy General Commander of the LNA....
LNA officer wanted on an unsealed ICC arrest warrant
On 8 August, the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) decided to unseal the arrest warrant issued initially on 10 November 2020 against Saif al-Nusr Suleiman Salem Sneidel. He is believed to be a member of ‘Group 50’, a sub-group of the Libyan...
Greece to extend suspension of asylum application for migrants from Libya
On 7 August, Greek Migration Minister Athanasios Plevris warned in an interview with public broadcaster ERT that if migrant flows to Crete rebound, Athens will not hesitate to extend the suspension of all asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North...
GNS PM Hammad criticises EU’s approach to illegal migration
On 6 August, Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister Osama Hammad used the opening of the ‘International Conference on Transnational Crime and National Security’ in Benghazi to deliver a pointed critique of the European Union’s handling of irregular...
AG and MoI respond to fuel shortage crisis
On 5 August, the head of the Tripoli Security Directorate, Khalil Wahiba, confirmed the launch of a comprehensive plan to secure all petrol stations in Tripoli and its suburbs. The plan reportedly includes the participation of the various security agencies of the...
Greece sends formal letter to UN over maritime dispute with Libya
On 5 August, the Greek government delivered a note verbale to the UN Secretary General responding to the Libyan note of 20 June 2025, which was revealed on 13 July. In this note, Greece rejects in full the Libyan claims regarding the alleged violation of Libya´s...
Ship held in Greece port on suspicion of carrying military vehicles to Benghazi
On 4 August, the Panamanian flagged cargo ship, AYA1, reportedly arrived in Misrata port after having been intercepted by the EUNAVFOR Operation Irini in the eastern Mediterranean in mid-July. According to TA NEA, NATO had reportedly received intelligence that the...
Saddam Haftar meets with Chadian president in N’Djamena
On 1 August, as an envoy of his father, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar, Chief of Staff of LNA Ground Forces Saddam Khalifa Haftar made a brief visit to Chad´s capital N'Djamena. After an official reception ceremony, he met with President Mahamat...