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.
Italy not liable for actions of Libyan Coast Guard, EU court rules
On 12 June, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Italy cannot be held liable for the actions of the Libyan Coast Guard, rejecting a case filed by a group of immigrants who were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea after their boat sank in 2017 and taken to the...
Saddam Haftar meets with senior political and military leaders in Rome
On 11-13 June, Saddam Haftar, Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Land Forces and son of the LNA head Khalifa Haftar, visited Italy. During the visit, he met a number of senior political and military leaders. On 12 June, Saddam met with Italy’s Interior...
Eastern authorities block Gaza Convoy at Sirte
On 10 June, the so-called ‘Steadfastness Convoy’ entered Libya from Tunisia, travelling eastwards with the aim of crossing into Egypt and then reaching the Gaza border. The humanitarian convoy, which began in Tunis, aimed to show solidarity with the Palestinian people...
Sudanese Army accuses LNA of working with RSF during border clashes
On 10 June, the Sudanese Army accused forces loyal to Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar of collaborating with the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in an attack on a border area near the Sudanese-Libyan frontier. The Sudanese Army spokesperson's...
PC issues new security arrangements in Tripoli as situation de-escalates
This week, the Presidential Council (PC) ramped up efforts to sustain the ceasefire, reduce military movements in the capital and restructure security forces. On 10 June, upon returning from a UN summit in France, PC head Muhammed al-Menfi met with the Ceasefire...
US includes Libya on travel ban list
On 9 June, a new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump went into effect barring nationals from Libya from entering the United States. It also targets Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran,...
Violence and clashes restart between rival militias in Tripoli
On 9 June, just after midnight, the Zintani-led Public Security Force established a checkpoint at al Qadisiyah Island, the crossing of two important streets - al-Jamahirya Street and Bin Ashour Street - in central Tripoli. This was a clear violation of the ceasefire...
Attorney General issues arrest warrants over violations during Tripoli clashes
The Attorney General’s Office announced the outcomes of various investigations into incidents linked to the recent Tripoli clashes, with several arrest warrants issued. On 9 June, the Attorney General’s Office said it is launching criminal cases against several...
Russia about to transfer ships and assets from Syria to eastern Libya, says Italian Admiral
On 8 June, Admiral Credendino gave an interview to the leading Italina newspaper Corriere della Sera, commenting on rumours that Russia was about to transfer a number of ships and assets from Syria to eastern Libya. Credendino, who commanded EUNAVFOR MED Operation...