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.
Attorney General detains four suspects linked to LNA armed group in Benghazi
On 8 June, the Attorney General detained four men on suspicion of murdering the citizen Murad Mansour al-Madkhour al-Werfelli in Benghazi. On 5 June, armed men reportedly from the 20/20 Battalion - affiliated with the Libyan National Army's (LNA) Tariq Bin Ziyad...
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...
LNA-aligned group clashes with Sudanese armed forces near border
On 6 June, Sudanese media outlets reported that there were clashes between the Libyan National Army (LNA) aligned Suboul al-Salam Battalion and Sudanese armed forces in the Jabal al-Uwaynat area on the Sudan-Libya border. These clashes resulted in deaths and capturing...
Benghazi bans migrants from public areas during Eid holiday
On 6 June, the Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Benghazi has announced the implementation of new regulatory measures under which migrants are strictly prohibited from accessing the Benghazi Corniche and other public areas designated for family recreation...
Several killed in fighting between local and Zawiyyan militias in Sabratha
On 5 June, fighting with heavy infantry weapons erupted in Sabratha between local militias of the Dabbashi clan on one side and the (Zawiyya) First Support Force of Muhammed Bahroun aka al Far and the National Support Force on the other side. At least three people...
UN highlights concerns at human rights violations in Tripoli
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has expressed shock and concern at human rights violations committed by armed groups in Tripoli, calling for accountability. On 4 June, Türk said he was shocked by revelations of gross human rights violations uncovered at official and...
Menfi establishes temporary security committee to clear Tripoli of militias
Early this week, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi formed a temporary security committee and a human rights committee aimed at removing the influence of armed groups over the capital. On 4 June in the afternoon, PC head and...
Meloni and Macron discuss situation in Libya amid concerns over Russia
On 3 June, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanual Macron met in Rome in a summit touted as a ‘reset’ between the two leaders. They reportedly discussed the situation in Libya at length, agreeing on the threat posed by Russia’s presence in...
Dabaiba insists he is undoing abuses carried out by armed groups
PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba continued his series of meetings with representatives of municipalities and tribal leaders of northern Tripolitania. During the last few days, he met delegations from the Mashashiya tribe, from Janzour, Ghariyan, and Bani Walid, among others....