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 – 5 October 2014
The UNSMIL sponsored peace talks went ahead in Ghadames on 29 September and surprisingly heralded an agreement of sorts. Operation Libya Dawn made clear its objections to the talks right from the start calling on those boycotters of the House to suspend their participation in the dialogue.
Other – 5 October 2014
A string of suicide bombs in Benghazi struck a major blow to the forces of General Khalifa Haftar and his Operation Dignity campaign this week. The use of suicide attacks marks a shift in tactics by the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council and suggests that other copycat operations could be on the way.
Anti – 5 October 2014
The Zintani militias are apparently preparing for war against Dawn who just evicted them from the Airport; the head of the Qaqaa Brigade, Othman Mlegta, has gone to Tobruk recently to coordinate the delivery of equipment and define a strategy for a counteroffensive.
Action – 29 September 2014
ISIS did not exist in Libya yet, and this was a relatively peaceful week, nonetheless, violence continued unabated in Benghazi with more assassinations and targeted attacks presumed to be carried out by Islamist militants.
Western – 29 September 2014
The United Nations is sponsoring peace talks in Ghadames this week.
Other – 29 September 2014
Following on from Benghazi’s ‘Bloody Friday’ last week when ten people including two youth peace activists were shot dead, there have been more targeted assassinations in Benghazi this week.
Anti – 29 September 2014
World media reported that Hafter made good on his threat to bomb the Benghazi port on Wednesday the 24th.
Action – 22 September 2014
Although, ISIS did not yet exist in Libya, Jihadis were gaining the upper hand in opposing Haftar in Eastern Libya. Benghazi has been rocked by another string of assassinations.
Western – 22 September 2014
News this week that Haftar has received 8 military jets that were sent abroad for reconditioning suggests that he has no intention of giving up the fight.