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.
Action – 5 May 2015
Besides establishing two safe havens for training and R&R activities in Derna and Sirte, IS cells are reportedly building up their presence and capabilities in western Libya, especially inside Tripoli.
Western – 5 May 2015
There was no overt Western response to jihadi activity in Libya this week.
Other – 5 May 2015
There was no overt activity by other jihadi actors in Libya this week.
Anti – 5 May 2015
In Benghazi, intense fighting and indiscriminate, punitive shelling were registered in the Laithi, Buhdeima, Gharyounis and Gawarsha districts throughout the whole week. In Sirte, isolated clashes continue to erupt between Misratan forces belonging to the 166th battalion and local cells of the IS.
Action – 27 April 2015
IS struck against another foreign target in the capital this week, with the group’s Tripoli Wilaya claiming responsibility for the bombing of the Spanish embassy.
Western – 27 April 2015
There was no overt Western response to jihadi activity in Libya this week.
Other – 27 April 2015
There was no overt activity by other jihadi actors in Libya this week.
Anti – 27 April 2015
The HoR announced this week that it wants to summon Haftar to question him about the lack of progress in Benghazi. There has been more fighting around Sirte this week as Brigade 166 continues its efforts to dislodge IS from the town.
Action – 20 April 2015
There was no noteworthy ISIS activity in Libya this week.