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.
Menfi allegedly attempts to sack Al-Namroush amid backlash from Zawiyya
On 16 April, there were reports that Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi had fired Lieutenant General Salaheddin al-Namroush from his position as West Coast Military District Commander and appointed Major General Ali al-Bannini in his place. Al-Namroush...
International actors discuss cooperation on security and migration
On 15 April, Libyan and Egyptian officials held talks in Tripoli on mechanisms for the voluntary repatriation of undocumented Egyptian migrants from Libya, with emphasis on respecting humanitarian and legal standards. On 20 April, EU Ambassador Nicola Orlando met with...
Misrata ISA strips Tawarghan leaders of official seals under duress
On 15 April, the Misrata branch of the Internal Security Agency summoned the mukhtars (local leaders) of neighborhoods in the city of Tawergha and interrogated them regarding a statement they issued demanding the disbursement of their financial entitlements, which...
War remants kill one person in Ajilat
On 13 April, war remnants exploded at a farm on the outskirts of the city of Ajilat resulting in the death of one man, Ramadan Hassan Al-Waloul, while he was trying to help his brother, Abdul-Moneim Hassan Al-Waloul, who was seriously injured.
AFRICOM’s Exercise Flintlock 2026 proceeds smoothly
On 14 April, Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s annual special forces exercise, was opened with a ceremony simultaneously in Sirte, Libya, and in Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire. Approximately 1,500 soldiers from more than 30 nations participated in this year's exercise...
Zoubi faces backlash over participation in AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise
Libyan reactions to Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s annual special forces exercise, have been mixed, with some Tripoli and Misratan groups rejecting the participation of Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defense Undersecretary for Regions and...
Zoubi & Saddam Haftar attend Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony
Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defense Undersecretary for Regions and Military Affairs Abdussalam al-Zoubi and Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar participated in the opening ceremony of Exercise Flintlock 2026, US AFRICOM’s...
Trabelsi discusses security cooperation with Italian counterpart in Rome
On 14 April, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi met with his Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi in Rome in the framework of promoting mutual security cooperation between the two countries. The two sides addressed the situation of...
Greece seeks to curtail migrant numbers reaching Crete from eastern Libya
On 14 April, Greek authorities said they have rescued over 300 migrants coming mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Yemen and Sudan over the previous two days. Nearly half of them were rescued on 13 April off the island of Crete, the coast guard said, adding that they were...