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 – 22 September 2014
Benghazi has been rocked by a series of assassinations, many of them carried out on Friday 17th September. These assassinations caused a particular stir because among the dead were two well-known young peace activists who were aged just 17 and 18.
Anti – 22 September 2014
Al-Thinni’s failure to form a government has revealed the depth of division that exists inside the HoR, particularly between the federalists and the National Forces Alliance (which is itself divided).
Action – 15 September 2014
Although ISIS had not yet manifested itself in Libya, the two bloc nature of the Libyan civil war became firmer with their alliance patterns coming into focus.
Western – 15 September 2014
The international community looks highly unlikely to respond to French calls for mobilisation as Syria overshadows Libya.
Other – 15 September 2014
The battle in Benghazi goes on as Islamist militants try to dislodge General Khalifa Haftar’s Operation Dignity forces from Benina Airport and surrounding areas. Although Haftar is putting up a good fight, it is clear that the Islamists have the upper hand.
Anti – 15 September 2014
Both the HoR and the GNC have continued in their efforts to acquire international support and recognition. Khalifa Haftar announced a major offensive that did not materialize.
Action – 8 September 2014
ISIS did not yet exist in Libya, but fissures between the mainstream religious establishment and Tobruq were creating an environment for radical preaching. The HoR moved a step closer in its bid to expel Libya’s ultraconservative Grand Mufti Sheikh Sadiq Al-Ghariani this week.
Western – 8 September 2014
The Libyan government accused Sudan this week of providing military support to Operation Libya Dawn forces in the capital.
Other – 8 September 2014
General Khalifa Haftar is pushing on with his seemingly interminable and incompetent fight against Islamist militants in the east.