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.
Menfi discusses Tripoli security situation with military leaders
On 2 July, Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi held a meeting with military leaders, including Libyan Army Chief of Staff Muhammed al-Haddad, to review the security situation in Tripoli. He emphasized strict adherence to the ceasefire, the return of...
Egypt’s Sisi meets Haftar and then Burhan as tensions rise in Libya-Egypt-Sudan triangle
On 30 June, the Egyptian authorities said that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar, as well as his sons Chief of Staff of the Security Units Khaled Haftar and Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces Saddam...
Violent death of activist arrested by ISA sparks new street protests
The arbitrary detention of a prominent activist by the Internal Security Agency (ISA) and his subsequent death after being interrogated by the Attorney General in Tripoli has sparked anger and controversy in the capital this week. On 30 June, Abdulmonem al-Marimi, a...
Hammad and al-Tamimi lead high-level delegation to Belarus
On 30 June, Government of National Stability (GNS) PM Osama Hammad and a high-level delegation of security, intelligence and government officials, including Libyan National Army (LNA) Secretary-General Khairi al-Tamimi, made an official visit to Belarus. They were...
Oil tanker departing from Zueitina port suffers unexplained explosion at sea
On 30 June, the Vilamoura, a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, suffered an explosion off Libya’s coast travelling from Zueitina port en route to Gibraltar carrying a cargo of 1 million barrels of oil. According to the operator TMS Tankers, no personnel have been...
European ambassadors and officials discuss ways to enhance Operation IRINI
On 30 June, representatives from the European External Action Service (EEAS), EUDEL Libya and EUNAVFOR MED IRINI held a technical meeting in Rome with a high-level delegation composed of senior military personnel and the Libyan authorities. EU Ambassador to Libya...
Tripoli protesters call for end of Dabaiba’s government
On 27 June, the Souq al-Jumaa Movement called again for mass protests against the Government of National Unity (GNU) that same day on Martyr's Square after the Friday afternoon prayer. In the evening about 120 - 150 people participated in the protests at Algeria...
Judicial Police reject al-Sareea’s appointment as new agency head
Tensions have continued this week between Rada and the Judicial Police on one side, and PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and pro-Dabaiba groups on the other. Members of the Judicial Police – which is closely aligned to the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) - have strongly...
Football riots continue in Tripoli
On 26 June, Al-Ittihad football fans staged intense protests in Tripoli’s Bab Bin Ghashir and al-Sabaa areas, blocking roads, burning tires, and setting fire to vehicles, including some belonging to the Ministry of Interior, in response to deteriorating sports...