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.
ICC acknowledges Libya request for support on sabotage cell
On 25 September, International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor confirmed receiving Libya's Request for Assistance, authorised and endorsed by Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi and Government of National Unity (GNU) PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba....
Saddam Haftar visits the UAE for talks on security and cooperation
On 25 September, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar officially visited Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). His first meeting was with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Vice President of the United Arab...
GNU signs AU Convention on Cross-Border Cooperation
On 24 September, the Chairman of the Government of National Unity's (GNU) Land and Sea Borders Committee, Muhammad Al-Harari, signed the African Union (AU) Convention on Cross-Border Cooperation, known as the Niamey Convention, at the AU headquarters in Ethiopia as...
Multinational 5+5 defence initiative naval exercise SEABORDER 2026 hosted by GNU
On 24 September, the multinational naval exercise SEABORDER 2026 concluded at Abu Sitta Tripoli navy base. The exercise, which was conducted under the framework of the 5+5 Defence Initiative, started on 18 September. It brought together naval vessels, personnel, and...
Dabaiba discusses cooperation with Tunisia army chief
On 23 September, Government of National Unity (GNU) PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba received in Tripoli the Chief of Staff of the Tunisian Army, General Muhammad Al-Ghoul, in the presence of the Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army, General Salahadeen al-Namroush. The...
LNA continues crackdown on presumed opponents in Fezzan
On 22 September, two brothers of the South Liberation Operations Room (SLOR) group's political office spokesperson, Bashir al-Sheikh, were arrested by the Tariq bin Zayed Unit, including his famous photojournalist brother Mustafa al-Sheikh. According to the SLOR,...
Several areas of western and central Libya hit by flash floods
On 22 September, the Libyan National Meteorological Center warned that thunderstorms could cause flooding in low-lying areas and trigger flash flooding and local wadi (valley) overflow. The forecast area of concern included the northwest and central belt, encompassing...
Zawiyya Appeals Court suspends PC decision appointing Mleqta as intelligence chief
The Administrative Circuit of the Zawia Court of Appeal has issued a ruling—specifically regarding the urgent aspect of Administrative Appeal No. 173/2026—ordering the suspension of the implementation of Presidential Council Decisions Nos. 8, 9, and 10 of 2026.
GNU denies negotiating over alleged sabotage cell
On 18 September, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Defence confirmed that investigations are ongoing regarding the sabotage cell that targeted various oil and electricity facilities in August and September, with the aim of identifying all those...