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.
Armed groups continue to mobilise in Tripoli
On 31 May, five T-55 main battle tanks were deployed from Misrata to Tripoli. The 444 Brigade has redeployed most of its troops from the al-Hamada al-Hamra desert (south of the Nafousa Mountains) to Tripoli. Several convoys of the Libyan National Army's (LNA) 5th...
Attorney General launches committees to investigate SSA violations and Tripoli protests
On 29 May, Attorney General al-Sadiq al-Sour announced the establishment of two investigation committees. The first will investigate complaints against the Stabilization Support Agency (SSA) for alleged human rights violations. The second committee will investigate...
UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Libya for six months
On 29 May, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2780 (2025) which extended its authorization for Member States to inspect vessels off Libya's coast suspected of violating the arms embargo for another six months, with 13 votes in favour and abstentions from China...
International mediators urge calm in Tripoli
Throughout the week, UN Special Representative to the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Libya Hanna Tetteh and Deputy SRSG Stephanie Koury met with several Libyan stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen and build upon the fragile truce and prevent further fighting. They...
Attack on NOC building in Tripoli triggers GNS to threaten oil blockades
On 28 May, rumours circulated on Libyan social media that the HQ of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Tripoli was stormed by militia groups. According to reports, gunfire was heard from around the building. Some sources even said that the NOC Chairman, Massoud...
Fighting between rival militias breaks out in Sabratha
On 28 May in the evening, fighting with light infantry weapons broke out on al-Bara'im Road (the road next to the sea west of Sabratha), between local militias of the Dabbashi clan and the (Zawiyya) First Support Force of Muhammed Bahroun aka al-Far. Muhammed...
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...