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.
PC Condemns BDB Attack But Some Members Give Support
The PC issued a statement condemning the BDB’s attack on the oil crescent on 3 March, however two PC members have publically said they support the BDB while GNA MoD has also been accused of supporting the attacking force .
Feb 22 – 28: ISIS Fighter Executed by LNA-Aligned Salafi Group
On 24 February, an LNA-aligned Salafi group called Tariq Ibn Ziyad Brigade released a video showing the execution of Mohamed Mustafa al-Mugharbi (aka Randa al-Abed), a high-profile fighter for ISIS in Benghazi.
Feb 22 – 28: Regionally-Brokered Libya Political Agreement Stalls
Last week, the HoR President Ageelah Saleh gave the HoR an ultimatum to appoint a new representative committee for the negotiations. However, a delegation has yet been appointed.
Feb 22 – 28: LNA Fighters & Jihadists Killed in Ganfuda Fighting
On 23 February, 3 LNA soldiers and 3 jihadists died during an intensive door-to-door battle in the 12 flats area. Several graves were also found in buildings in Ganfuda.
22 – 28 Feb: Eastern Libya Travel Ban on 18 – 45 Year Olds
On 22 February, Abdul Razzaq al-Nadhouri introduced a new measure banning all 18-45 year olds (male and female) in eastern Libya from travel without a security permit. In Tripoli, heavy clashes erupted between pro and anti GNA militias leading to several deaths.
15 – 21 Feb: US Libya Strike Provided ‘Actionable Intelligence’
Marine Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, the head of US Africa Command, said that the US obtained significant intelligence from the Islamic State (ISIS) camps, located 45km south of Sirte, which were hit by US airstrikes on 19 January.
15 – 21 Feb: Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt Promote Libyan-Libyan Solution
On 20 February, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt issued a ministerial declaration which stressed a ‘Libyan-Libyan’ political solution with regional and UN mediation within the framework of the LPA
15 – 21 Feb: Senior Ansar al-Sharia Fighter Killed in Ganfuda
Huthayfa al-Faqout, a senior Ansar al-Sharia fighter, was reported killed in fighting in Ganfuda last week while the DMSC issued a statement congratulating defecting LNA officers for their recent denunciation of Haftar.
15 – 21 Feb: Assassination Attempt on Serraj in Tripoli
On 20 February, a motorcade transporting GNA officials was fired upon during a visit to a security department in the capital. In the east, the LNA introduced a controversial travel ban preventing women under the age of 60 from travelling without a ‘mahram’.