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.
Anti – 20 April 2015
There was no overt anti-ISIS activity in Libya this week.
Action – 13 April 2015
The so-called Tripoli Wilaya of the Islamic State struck in the capital again this week, claiming responsibility for attacks against the South Korean and Moroccan embassies.
Western – 13 April 2015
There was no overt Western response to jihadi activity in Libya this week.
Other – 13 April 2015
There was no overt activity by other jihadi actors in Libya this week.
Anti – 13 April 2015
The battle for Benghazi intensified again this week after Hafter and his LNA forces announced another major push to oust militants from the city. Both sides suffered significant losses.
Action – 5 April 2015
IS launched another attack on Misrata this week, detonating a car bomb on 5 April at the Sadada checkpoint to the east of the city. Operation Libya Dawn looks as far as ever from dislodging IS from Sirte. IS fighters are in key positions inside Sirte and clearly have no intention of backing down.
Western – 5 April 2015
There was no overt Western response to jihadi activity in Libya this week.
Other – 5 April 2015
The Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council is still dug in in Al-Laithi, Buatni and Qawarsha among other areas. Thus although Hafter clearly has the upper hand, this battle will continue to drag on, inflicting further damage on the city.
Anti – 5 April 2015
Hafter finally made some progress in Benghazi this week, taking almost full control of the notorious Al-Sabri neighbourhood. Fierce fighting also has continued around Sirte prompting Misrata’s Brigade 166 on 4 April to declare a curfew on the town.