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 – 19 October 2015
Fighting continues on five front in Benghazi. An ISIS commander was captured in Derna and another killed in Ben Jawwad.
Action – 11 October 2015
Islamic State is refocusing away from Derna and toward Sirte. It is imposing internal discipline on its fighters in Sirte and attacking towards Misrata.
Western – 11 October 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 11 October 2015
While LNA forces are reportedly making gains in territories held by Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council (BRSC) forces, other reports indicate the success of the BRSC in destroying LNA tanks and fighter aircraft in Benina airport.
Anti – 11 October 2015
Intense fighting continues in Benghazi and Derna while tension between the Petroleum Facilities Guards and the Libyan National Army grows in the oil crescent.
Action – 5 October 2015
IS militants attacked Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG) manning a checkpoint close to the Sidra oil terminal.
Western – 5 October 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 5 October 2015
There was no discernable action by other jihadi actors in Libya this week.
Anti – 5 October 2015
Fighting continues in Benghazi and Derna, while new fighting erupting in Ajdabiyya between Islamist and non-Islamist forces and also between Federalist and pro-Haftar forces.