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.
Israel still seeking to forcibly relocate Gazans to Libya
On 18 July, Axios reported that the head of Israel’s intelligence agency (Mossad), David Barnea, had visited Washington, D.C. to persuade the Trump administration to support it in convincing Ethiopia, Indonesia and Libya to accept large numbers of displaced...
Dabaiba claims to be bringing militias under state control
PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba has continued to push the narrative that he is in control of the situation in Tripoli and is bringing the armed groups under the control of the state, despite little evidence of this. On 13 July, PM Dabaiba emphasized in an official meeting...
Armed clashes erupt in Sabratha
On 12 July, a brief but intense armed clash erupted in the al-Khatatba area of Sabratha between local youths, reportedly farmers and members of the Laga clan, due to personal disputes. The confrontation, which involved heavy weapons and resulted in significant...
EU to re-engage with Haftar over fears of Russia weaponising migration
On 10 July, a meeting on the incident and wider migration crisis reportedly took place between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and the Maltese PM Robert Abela on the sidelines of...
Europeans and Libyan officials discuss migration and broader security cooperation
Libya’s Attorney General Sadiq al-Sour has held several meetings with European ambassadors and officials over the last two weeks, with discussions focusing on combating human smuggling and info-sharing with Operation Irini. On 10 July, a new meeting of the Technical...
Attorney General’s office begins legal procedures against ICC-wanted al-Najeem in Libya
On 9 July, the Attorney General’s Office said that following the lifting of the procedural restriction on the case of Osama Al-Masri al-Najeem, it had initiated a public lawsuit against him in accordance with the rules of national jurisdiction. It began its...
GNS prevents delegation from entering Benghazi
A European delegation of interior ministers attending a meeting on migration in Tripoli was also due to visit the East the same day, but upon arrival at Benina airport they were forced to leave Libya by the Government of National Stability (GNS). On 8 July, after the...
GNU hosts European interior ministers to discuss tackling illegal migration
The Government of National Unity (GNU) held an expanded meeting in Tripoli this week with high-level European actors to discuss regional coordination to tackle illegal migration. On 8 July, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba opened the meeting in the presence of the Ministers of...
Attorney General and GNU release new details on Tripoli clashes
The Attorney General's Office and Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have released new details on its ongoing investigations into the armed clashes and demonstrations that occurred in Tripoli in May 2025, highlighting the extensive human,...