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’s office begins legal procedures against ICC-wanted al-Najeem in Libya
On 9 July, the Attorney General’s Office said that following the lifting of the procedural restriction on the case of Osama Al-Masri al-Najeem, it had initiated a public lawsuit against him in accordance with the rules of national jurisdiction. It began its...
Zintani commander al-Juwaili takes over security in Ghadames
In early July, Western Mountain Military District forces under Zintani commander Osama al-Juwaili took control of Ghadames and the surrounding area amid mobilisations and some clashes in the area. On 8 July, the 17th Border Guard Battalion, commanded by Muhammed Abdul...
GNS prevents delegation from entering Benghazi
A European delegation of interior ministers attending a meeting on migration in Tripoli was also due to visit the East the same day, but upon arrival at Benina airport they were forced to leave Libya by the Government of National Stability (GNS). On 8 July, after the...
Migrants arriving from Libya to Italy nearly double in first half of 2025
According to the Italian Ministry of Interior, 27,000 migrants arrived in Italy after departing from the Libyan coast in the first half of 2025, nearly double the number of migrants recorded during the same period last year (14,684), making Libya the primary departure...
GNU hosts European interior ministers to discuss tackling illegal migration
The Government of National Unity (GNU) held an expanded meeting in Tripoli this week with high-level European actors to discuss regional coordination to tackle illegal migration. On 8 July, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba opened the meeting in the presence of the Ministers of...
Greece suspends asylum applications from Libya
After the delegation of EU ministers and the European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner was turned away from Benghazi on 8 July and forced to leave the country, the Europeans and Libyans have been regrouping and reacting. On 9 July, the Greek government...
Attorney General and GNU release new details on Tripoli clashes
The Attorney General's Office and Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have released new details on its ongoing investigations into the armed clashes and demonstrations that occurred in Tripoli in May 2025, highlighting the extensive human,...
Insecurity continues in and around Tripoli amid violence and inter-militia clashes
Throughout the last two weeks, inter-militia clashes and violence have continued in and around Tripoli, although there has not been a major escalation. On 8 July in the early morning, armed clashes erupted in western Tripoli near Regata Diplomatic Resort and Al-Ghiran...
Greek FM discusses Libyan-Turkish maritime MoU with Haftar in Libya
On 6 July, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Haftar in al-Rajma. At the beginning of the meeting, the minister conveyed a message from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, emphasizing the historical and...