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.
Western – 23 November 2015
There was no discernable Western response to the ISIS threat in Libya this week.
Other – 23 November 2015
The Ajdabiya Revolutionaries’ Shoura Council controls significant territory and poses a threat to the LNA.
Anti – 23 November 2015
The wave of assassinations in Ajdabiya is stoking tensions between the Libyan National Army and other factions there.
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.