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.
UN migration report highlightes systemic abuse against migrants in Libya
On 17 February, the UN Human Rights Office and the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) published a long report, revealing how migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya are subjected to ‘ruthless and systematic human rights violations and abuses, which include...
Al-Namroush arrives in Ankara for official visit
On 16 February, acting Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army Salaheddin al-Namroush arrived in Ankara for an official visit, meeting the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, General Selçuk Bayraktar, within the framework of strengthening military...
Trabelsi tries to shift blame for poor security in Zawiyya onto local people
On 15 February, speaking to security directors from the western and central regions, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi praised police forces for their efforts despite limited resources, while acknowledging serious security...
Turmp advisor Boulos and Saddam Haftar hold meetings at security conference in Munich
On 14 February, at the Munich Security Conference, Senior US Advisor on Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos met with the US AFRICOM Commander General Dagvin Anderson ‘for critical discussions on peace and security challenges in Libya and across the continent.’ On...
LNA restructures Subul al-Salam Brigade
On 13 February, reports indicated that Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar had ordered the dissolution of the Subul al-Salam battalion and its transformation into the ‘Subul al-Salam Light Infantry Brigade’. The decree provides for the integration into...
Heavy fighting breaks out between two Libyan Army groups in Janzour
On 12 February, Munir al-Suwaih, the Commander of the Libyan Army's 6th Force, was kidnapped in al-Serraj near the Hayis Market probably by members of the 137th Battalion, which also belongs to the Libyan Army. Both units are based in Janzour, a neighbourhood on the...
Leading member of Ajdabiya Revolutionary Shura Council arrested in Misrata
On 12 February, Abrik al-Mazeg al‑Zwai, a leading member of the former Ajdabiya Revolutionary Shura Council which had close links to various terrorist groups including Ansar al-Sharia, was detained in Misrata. He participated in fighting against the Libyan National...
Turkey’s intelligence chief discusses security coordination with Dabaiba and al-Menfi in Tripoli
On 12 February, the Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin visited Tripoli where he met with Government of National Unity (GNU) PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, discussing the importance of strengthening coordinated international efforts to support the political process in...
Italian interior minister discusses security cooperation and migration with Haftar in Benghazi
On 11 February, the Italian Minister of Interior Matteo Piantedosi visited Benghazi, where he was received at the HQ of the General Command by Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar. Piantedosi’s delegation included Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs...