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.
Russia warns citizens against coming to Libya
On 12 December, the Russian Embassy in Libya renewed its warning to Russians not to travel to Libya for personal and tourism-related purposes, as there is still a danger to life and health. According to the embassy, this is especially the case in the western part of...
SSA denies reports on military tensions with 444 Brigade in Tripoli
On 12 December in the afternoon, both the Stability Support Agency (SSA) and the 444 Brigade deployed a number of troops to the surroundings of Tripoli University. Several entrances to the university were closed. The students were evacuated from the area by the...
Russia increases military flights to Libya amid US concerns
Since 11 December, two civilian-registered Russian Il-76TD heavy transport aircraft have been con ducting (almost) daily shuttle flights from Russia via the NATO-country Turkey to Libya’s Al-Khadim air base (east of Benghazi) and back. On 16 December, both jets flew...
Military intelligence chief & Tunisia’s MoD discuss return of ISIS fighters from Syria
On 10 December, Military Intelligence Director and Commander of the 444 Brigade Mahmoud Hamza met in Tunis with Tunisian Minister of Defense Khaled Sehili discussing military cooperation between Libya and Tunisia. The main areas covered were training, combatting...
Koury discusses military unification with western actors
Acting SRSG to Libya Stephanie Koury met with several key Tripoli-based security officials this week to discuss military unification and promoting stability. On 10 December, Koury met with the Government of National Unity's (GNU) Deputy Minister of Defense, Abdussalam...
Ripple effect of Assad’s fall felt in Libya
On 8 December, the regime of Bashir al-Assad in Syria collapsed amid the surprising offensive of various rebel groups. On the same day, the Libyan Embassy in Syria called on all Libyan citizens present and residing there to exercise caution and vigilance. The embassy...
Heavy rain and flooding hit the greater capital area
On 5 December, very heavy rain started to pour down on the greater Tripoli area. The Tripoli Security Directorate called on all citizens not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. A joint emergency room was formed by the GECOL, the ambulance service, the...
Internationals including AFRICOM & UNSMIL visit LNA general command
On 3 December, Secretary General of the Libyan National Army (LNA) LTG Khairi al-Tamimi met at the LNA General Command in al-Rajma with a working-level military delegation, which was led by LTC Cook, U.S. AFRI COM, and Major Ethan Orwin, Military Attaché at the U.S....
5+5 Joint Military Commission meets in Turkey
On 28 November, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) met at the invitation of the Turkish Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Ankara, Turkey, at the HQ of the MoD. During the meeting, additional steps for the peace, stability, and security of Libya were discussed. The 5+5...