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.
Anti-Dabaiba protests continue for third week in Tripoli and Zawiyya
Large-scale protests against PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba took place for the third consecutive Friday in Tripoli, and while there were calls for pro-Dabaiba protests from the Mufti and Misrata, these did not occur on any large scale. On 27 May, the Movement of the People...
Tripoli ceasefire holds as security arrangements ramp up ahead of Eid al-Adha
On 27 May, the Law Enforcement Department of the General Directorate of Security Operations said the ceasefire security arrangements are being maintained, coordinating with other security and military bodies. Security patrols are actively working from their field...
LNA holds large military parade to celebrate Operation Dignity
On 26 May, the Libyan National Army (LNA) and eastern authorities held a large military parade this week to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Operation Dignity. The LNA held the military parade at the new military city west of Benghazi, overseen by LNA Commander...
Dabaiba government seeks support of the Wershefana
On 26 May, after a meeting of Muammar al-Dhawi, commander of the 55th (Wershefana) Infantry Battalion, with Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi and his brother Abdullah Trabelsi aka al-Farawila, commander of the Public Security Force, at the Tobacco Factory (the HQ of...
Foreign embassies reduce presence in Tripoli
After last week’s violence, a number of embassies, including the Italian, British and Spanish, have reduced their staff in Tripoli, including in Palm City. On 23 May, Egypt repatriated 71 citizens from Libya. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated this followed...
Significant Friday protests against the Dabaiba government
On 22 May, the ‘Sons of Souq al-Jumaa Movement’ announced plans for mass demonstrations on Friday 23 May to demand the overthrow of the Dabaiba government, defying alleged threats of a curfew. They accused the government of corruption and the Interior Minister Emad...
Internationals discuss current political situation in Libya
On 22 May, Egypt’s Intelligence chief Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad met with House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh in Cairo to discuss the current political situation in Libya in the light of the current tensions and the unrest in Tripoli. The same...
Saddam Haftar visits Niger to discuss tackling drug smuggling and border security
On 22 May, Libyan National Army (LNA) Chief of Staff Land Forces Saddam Haftar arrived with a delegation from the LNA General Command in the Nigerien capital, Niamey, where he was received by Nigerien Minister of Interior General Muhammed Toumba amid an official...
IOM says over 850,000 migrants in Libya
According to an IOM DTM Report released on 21 May, there were at least 858,604 migrants in Libya as of January to February 2025. This represents an increase of approximately four per cent compared to the previous round of data collection and nearly 19 per cent...