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.
Action – 23 March 2015
On 16 March a booby trapped car exploded at a military camp belonging to Brigade 166 prompting Misrata to announce a state of high alert and night time curfew. Another blast occurred on 22 March targeting an intelligence service headquarters in Misrata.
Western – 23 March 2015
There was no overt Western response to jihadi activity this week.
Other – 23 March 2015
There was no significant activity by other jihadi actors this week.
Anti – 23 March 2015
There was no significant anti-ISIS coalition activity in Libya this week.
Action – 9 March 2015
Several members of the Petroleum Facilities Guards were killed in attacks on the Al-Ghani and Dhahra fields and nine foreigners were kidnapped. Most blame Islamic State for the attacks while some blame Libya Dawn.
Western – 9 March 2015
There was no overt Western response to jihadi activity this week.
Other – 9 March 2015
There was no significant activity by other jihadi actors this week.
Anti – 9 March 2015
The HoR formally appointed General Khalifa Haftar the General Commander of the Army, but there was no specific noteworthy actions against IS this week.
Other – 2 March 2015
This week saw the killing of another female activist. On 24 February Intisar Al-Hasairi, who worked on human rights and cultural issues, was shot dead while she was driving with her aunt in the Abu Slim area of Tripoli.