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 – 21 June 2014
The fall of Mosul, Iraq risks boosting morale and aggressiveness of extremists in Libya.
Western – 21 June 2014
The U.S. military captured Ahmed Abu Khatallah in Benghazi and the UNSMIL reconciliation meeting between Libya’s opposing coalitions was indefinitely postponed.
Other – 21 June 2014
A plane carrying Constitutional Drafting Assembly members to Kufra was forced to make an emergency landing at a nearby oilfield airstrip on 18 June after the Kufra airport received anonymous threats that the plane would be shot down.
Anti – 21 June 2014
The rhetoric on both sides of Operation Dignity intensified on 15 June, when Haftar said that all “terrorists” coming to Libya should leave now or “die here.” In turn, the Grand Mufti called for “revolutionaries” to wage jihad against Haftar and his followers. Heavy fighting in Benghazi and Dignity attacks on boats in the ports of Benghazi and Derna ensued.
Action – 15 June 2014
An Ansar al-Sharia leader in Derna and a senior police officer in Benghazi were assassinated.
Western – 15 June 2014
On 6 June, UNSMIL Representative Tarek Mitri announced the UN’s support for a Libyan national dialogue, which would bring together some of the country’s most influential actors to settle long-divisive issues.
Other – 15 June 2014
The Thobacts Hotel in Tripoli was attacked. An Ansar al-Sharia leader was assassinated in Derna and two attacks occurred in Benghazi.
Other – 15 June 2014
Haftar’s forces claimed to have seized half of their targets. Tension over Haftar rose in Tripoli and a Tebu Brigade near Kufra joined Haftar.
Action – 9 June 2014
In Derna, heavy clashes occurred between Ansar al-Sharia and Abu Salim Martyrs’ Brigade, including two car bombs and various assassination attempts.