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 – 16 November 2015
ISIS continues to try to consolidate its hold of Sirte and reportedly clashed with Misuratan forces between Sirte and Jufra.
Western – 16 November 2015
The US announced its first airstrike against an IS target in Derna, claiming to have killed the top IS leader in Libya. an entire LNA unit was killed by a suicide bomber.
Other – 16 November 2015
Ansar al Sharia reappeared in Derna further stoking tensions between the Libyan National Army and the Derna Mujahedeen Shura Council.
Anti -16 November 2015
Clashes continue in Benghazi and Derna with several commanders killed.
Action – 2 November 2015
ISIS continues to find ways to get supplies into Benghazi. ISIS assassinations od Salafi imams in Ajdabiya continue.
Western – 2 November 2015
There was no discernable Western response to the ISIS threat in Libya this week.
Other – 2 November 2015
There was no discernable activity by other jihadi actors in Libya this week.
Anti – 2 November 2015
In Benghazi, Haftar’s operation Doom forces continue to pound strongholds of the Benghazi Revolutionary Shura Council (BRSC) and allied extremist elements including Ansar Al Sharia and IS with airstrikes, mortars, and heavy artillery.
Other – 26 October 2015
Demonstrators in Benghazi were killed by mortar fire. The alliance of convenience between the Libyan National Army and the Derna Mujahideen Shura Council continues to hold. Extremists maintain complicated relationships in Sabratha and Ajdabiya.