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.
Anti – 28 September 2015
Intense fighting in Benghazi and tension within and between factions in Derna and the oil crescent.
Action – 7 September 2015
Islamic State is consolidating its control over Sirte.
Western – 7 September 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 7 September 2015
There was no discernable action by other jihadi actors in Libya this week.
Anti – 7 September 2015
Fighting continues in Benghazi and Derna.
Action – 24 August 2015
In Benghazi, IS cells are operating more and more independently from all other forces present. In Derna, the LNA and Derna Mujahiddeen Shura Council are adopting a complementary approach in their fight against IS without directly cooperating.
Western – 24 August 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 24 August 2015
In Benghazi, fighting between LNA troops affiliated with Operation Dignity and militias of the Benghazi’s Revolutionaries Shura Council (BRSC) concentrated for the most part in the al-Lathama, Suq al-Sayyarat and Salaam districts.
Anti – 24 August 2015
After horrific ISIS activities in Sirte the previous week, on Wednesday 19 August, the Arab League held an extraordinary meeting in Cairo, offering a general pledge to help Libya in its fight against extremism and terrorism.