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 – 15 September 2014
The international community looks highly unlikely to respond to French calls for mobilisation as Syria overshadows Libya.
Other – 15 September 2014
The battle in Benghazi goes on as Islamist militants try to dislodge General Khalifa Haftar’s Operation Dignity forces from Benina Airport and surrounding areas. Although Haftar is putting up a good fight, it is clear that the Islamists have the upper hand.
Anti – 15 September 2014
Both the HoR and the GNC have continued in their efforts to acquire international support and recognition. Khalifa Haftar announced a major offensive that did not materialize.
Action – 8 September 2014
ISIS did not yet exist in Libya, but fissures between the mainstream religious establishment and Tobruq were creating an environment for radical preaching. The HoR moved a step closer in its bid to expel Libya’s ultraconservative Grand Mufti Sheikh Sadiq Al-Ghariani this week.
Western – 8 September 2014
The Libyan government accused Sudan this week of providing military support to Operation Libya Dawn forces in the capital.
Other – 8 September 2014
General Khalifa Haftar is pushing on with his seemingly interminable and incompetent fight against Islamist militants in the east.
Anti – 8 September 2014
Violence has continued in Benghazi where General Khalifa Haftar and those Islamist forces fighting under the umbrella of the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council are locked into a seemingly intractable battle to control Benina Airport. However, the Islamists still very much have the upper hand.
Western – 1 September 2014
No Western Response to jihadist in Libya was logged this week.
Other – 1 September 2014
Operation Libya Dawn forces have announced the creation of a Greater Tripoli Revolutionaries Shura Council despite Misratan reluctance. It is clearly meant to serve as a counterpart to the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council, the umbrella group for Islamist militants fighting against Haftar in Benghazi.