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.
Other – 10 August 2015
In Benghazi, fighting continues unabated between Khalifa Haftar’s forces and troops of the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council (BRSC) and IS. Fighting continued in Derna mostly between Derna Mujahideen Shura Council (DMSC) forces and IS members.
Anti – 10 August 2015
During the past week, Haftar has also concentrated his efforts on retaining key support from local tribes and notables, meeting with elders and representatives of tribes from Benghazi, Benina, al-Abiar, Sulouq, al-Tukra and al-Rajma.
Action – 3 August 2015
IS continues to grow and strengthen its position in Sirte and in the surrounding region, adopting an increasingly aggressive stance.
Western – 3 August 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 3 August 2015
Violence is also set to continue to rage in Derna where LNA troops are still fighting it out against militant forces belonging to the Derna Mujahideen Shura Council, while the Shura Council also fights IS.
Anti – 3 August 2015
In Benghazi, LNA forces aligned with the Tubruq government have launched a series of attacks during the past week.
Action – 13 July 2015
IS is continuing to make small but highly significant gains in central Libya. Having taken the town of Suwawa last week, this week saw it capture Wushka.
Western – 13 July 2015
There was no overt western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 13 July 2015
There was further fierce fighting in Benghazi this week as the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council continued its push to expand its area of control. The Derna Mujahideen Shura Council is an entrenched as ever, and is feeling even more sure itself having all but driven IS out of the town.