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.
Menfi allegedly attempts to sack Al-Namroush amid backlash from Zawiyya
On 16 April, there were reports that Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi had fired Lieutenant General Salaheddin al-Namroush from his position as West Coast Military District Commander and appointed Major General Ali al-Bannini in his place. Al-Namroush...
Activist detained in Tripoli
On 12 April, activist Youssef Al-Majrab was arrested by an armed group in Tripoli due to his opinions and posts on social media platforms related to public issues, including the issue of settling migrants in Libya. According to the National Institution for Human...
Misrata ISA strips Tawarghan leaders of official seals under duress
On 15 April, the Misrata branch of the Internal Security Agency summoned the mukhtars (local leaders) of neighborhoods in the city of Tawergha and interrogated them regarding a statement they issued demanding the disbursement of their financial entitlements, which...
International actors discuss cooperation on security and migration
On 15 April, Libyan and Egyptian officials held talks in Tripoli on mechanisms for the voluntary repatriation of undocumented Egyptian migrants from Libya, with emphasis on respecting humanitarian and legal standards. On 20 April, EU Ambassador Nicola Orlando met with...
Assassination attempt against nominee for LIS leadership in Tripoli
On 11 April, there was an assassination attempt against Major General Ibrahim Al-Shaqaf near the Marriott Hotel on Al-Shatt Road, Tripoli. A clash occurred between his escorts and the cars that attempted to assassinate him, resulting in material damage. Al-Shaqaf...
Tunisian girl kidnapped in Benghazi
On 11 April, an 18-year old Tunisian girl - Doaa Al-Nighawi- was reported to have been kidnapped in Benghazi in the Al-Majouri area of Benghazi. Her fate is unknown.
War remants kill one person in Ajilat
On 13 April, war remnants exploded at a farm on the outskirts of the city of Ajilat resulting in the death of one man, Ramadan Hassan Al-Waloul, while he was trying to help his brother, Abdul-Moneim Hassan Al-Waloul, who was seriously injured.
Zoubi faces backlash over participation in AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise
Libyan reactions to Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s annual special forces exercise, have been mixed, with some Tripoli and Misratan groups rejecting the participation of Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defense Undersecretary for Regions and...
Zoubi & Saddam Haftar attend Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony
Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defense Undersecretary for Regions and Military Affairs Abdussalam al-Zoubi and Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar participated in the opening ceremony of Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s...