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.
Meloni and Macron discuss situation in Libya amid concerns over Russia
On 3 June, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanual Macron met in Rome in a summit touted as a ‘reset’ between the two leaders. They reportedly discussed the situation in Libya at length, agreeing on the threat posed by Russia’s presence in...
Saddam Haftar participates in military seminar in France
On 2 June, Major General Jibril al-Fitouri (Western Region) and Staff Major General Saddam Haftar (Eastern Region) participated in a seminar for the Chiefs of Staff of the Land Forces of the Mediterranean, held in Toulon, southern France, at the invitation of the...
HRW report highlights concerns over the Libyan justice system
On 2 June, Human Rights Watch published a report called ‘Injustice by Design: Need for Comprehensive Justice Reform in Libya.’ The report highlighted a litany of issues and concerns with the Libyan justice system. It is fragmented and deeply polarized. The judiciary...
Inspection visit assesses human rights conditions at Mitiga prison
On 31 May, a joint human rights team from the National Foundation for Human Rights in Libya and the Human Rights Committee of the High State Council (HSC) conducted an inspection visit to the Tripoli Main Reform and Rehabilitation Institution (Mitiga Prison, which is...
Armed groups continue to mobilise in Tripoli
On 31 May, five T-55 main battle tanks were deployed from Misrata to Tripoli. The 444 Brigade has redeployed most of its troops from the al-Hamada al-Hamra desert (south of the Nafousa Mountains) to Tripoli. Several convoys of the Libyan National Army's (LNA) 5th...
UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Libya for six months
On 29 May, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2780 (2025) which extended its authorization for Member States to inspect vessels off Libya's coast suspected of violating the arms embargo for another six months, with 13 votes in favour and abstentions from China...
Attorney General launches committees to investigate SSA violations and Tripoli protests
On 29 May, Attorney General al-Sadiq al-Sour announced the establishment of two investigation committees. The first will investigate complaints against the Stabilization Support Agency (SSA) for alleged human rights violations. The second committee will investigate...
International mediators urge calm in Tripoli
Throughout the week, UN Special Representative to the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Libya Hanna Tetteh and Deputy SRSG Stephanie Koury met with several Libyan stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen and build upon the fragile truce and prevent further fighting. They...
Attack on NOC building in Tripoli triggers GNS to threaten oil blockades
On 28 May, rumours circulated on Libyan social media that the HQ of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Tripoli was stormed by militia groups. According to reports, gunfire was heard from around the building. Some sources even said that the NOC Chairman, Massoud...