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.
SLOR attacks another LNA checkpoint and takes prisoners
On 11 March, the South Liberation Operations Room (SLOR) commander, Mohamed Warduko, gave a 5-minute video statement in which he claimed that his forces are determined to rebel any attacks by Libyan National Army (LNA)-Chadian joint forces. Warduko called on the...
Dabaiba strenghthens position with western region communities engagement
On 11 March, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba’s Financial Advisor and Minister of Transport Muhammed al-Shahoubi held an extensive meeting in Zawiyya with executives and service officials, representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Local...
Saddam Haftar meets with family of missing HoR member Ibrahim al-Darsi
On 11 March, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar met with the family of House of Representatives (HoR) member Ibrahim al-Darsi, along with a number of sheikhs and dignitaries from the Darsa tribe, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the...
Two migrants dead and 40 rescued in Kufra desert as deportation efforts continue
On 11 March, the eastern authorities announced the death of two migrants and the rescue of forty others after the vehicle carrying them overturned in the desert southeast of Kufra. In addition, migrant boats trying to reach Europe have been intercepted, including one...
Egyptian workers detained in Benghazi after condemning lack of payment
On 10 March, reports circulated on Egyptian social media indicate that around 20 Egyptian workers were detained by forces affiliated with Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi. They worked for Khalifa Holding Group and were detained after posting a video online complaining about...
Italy says Libyan authorities have thwarted 2,568 migration attempts in 2026
On 10 March, Italian Minister of Interior, Matteo Piantedosi, revealed that Libyan authorities have thwarted 2,568 migration attempts since the beginning of 2026, while Tunisia prevented 2,528 illegal migration attempts.
Attorney general urged to identify those behind assassination of Saif al-Islam al-Qadhafi
On 10 March, the Presidential Office of the Libyan Tribal Union released a statement, expressing deep concern and strong condemnation over the assassination of Saif al‑Islam al-Qadhafi, describing it as a crime that shocked many Libyans. The statement emphasized that...
Trabelsi holds iftars with western region political and security leaders
On 10 March, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior (MoI) EmadTrabelsi held an Iftar gathering with political and security leaders and elders from Misrata including Zoubi, the Mayor and members of the Misrata Municipal Council and members of the...
Street protests in Zawiyya over corruption claims
Despite the engagement of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Zawiyya, there were several small-scale protests in Zawiyya this week against insecurity, corruption and worsening living conditions, condemning the Libyan elite. On 10 March, a couple of dozen people...