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.
Tripoli protesters call for end of Dabaiba’s government
On 27 June, the Souq al-Jumaa Movement called again for mass protests against the Government of National Unity (GNU) that same day on Martyr's Square after the Friday afternoon prayer. In the evening about 120 - 150 people participated in the protests at Algeria...
Judicial Police reject al-Sareea’s appointment as new agency head
Tensions have continued this week between Rada and the Judicial Police on one side, and PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and pro-Dabaiba groups on the other. Members of the Judicial Police – which is closely aligned to the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) - have strongly...
British embassy vehicles attacked in Tripoli
On 26 June, the British Embassy in Libya denied reports that its convoy was targeted in a robbery in Tripoli, clarifying that although gunfire occurred, it wasn't an attempted hijacking. The incident took place in Gurji around 6:30 a.m. when embassy vehicles returning...
Sudan’s RSF receive more weapons through tri-border area with Egypt and Libya
On 26 June, local Sudanese reports revealed that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have received a new shipment of weapons through the border triangle connecting Sudan, Libya and Egypt. Libyan armed groups reportedly transported the weapons to the RSF through the...
Football riots continue in Tripoli
On 26 June, Al-Ittihad football fans staged intense protests in Tripoli’s Bab Bin Ghashir and al-Sabaa areas, blocking roads, burning tires, and setting fire to vehicles, including some belonging to the Ministry of Interior, in response to deteriorating sports...
Tripoli remains on edge despite joint security plan
This week has seen the official launch of a joint security plan in the Tripoli and the deployment of the Tripoli Security Directorate Support Force. On 25 June, Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi and PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba held an extensive meeting to...
Abu Zuriba tries to take over SSA headquarters
Tensions have continued to build in Tripoli through the week as a result of the newly-appointed Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) commander Hassan Abu Zuriba attempting to secure the SSA headquarters in the capital, including mobilising forces from Zawiyya. On 24...
Truce in Tripoli remains fragile, Tetteh warns
In her briefing at the UN Security Council (UNSC) on 24 June, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna Tetteh warned that the truce in Tripoli remains fragile and the overall security situation is unpredictable. She said there are reports of...
Anger against UNSMIL over lack of plan as HQ in Janzour stormed by protesters
In the wake of Special Representative to the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna Tetteh’s briefing to the UN Security Council (at which she did not announce a new political roadmap), there were protests and a storming of the UNSMIL headquarters in Tripoli. On 24 June,...