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.
Brother of prominent militia leader al-Kabou briefly arrested by al-Far’s militias in Zawiyya
On 13 January in the late afternoon, Muhammed al-Kabou - brother of the infamous Zawiyya militia leader Abdul Raouf al-Kabou aka Zaza and himself a leader of the al-Kabwat militia - and two of his companions were arrested by a militia aligned to Muhammed Bahroun aka...
Speculation continues over cause of the crash that killed CoS Haddad
On 13 January, Turkish media reported that a Cypriot flight attendant, who was part of the crew that brought the Libyan jet to Turkey before it crashed near Ankara, killing Government of National Unity (GNU) Chief of Staff Muhammed al-Haddad and other senior...
Fuel shortages worsen significantly in and around Tripoli
Fuel shortages have worsened significantly in and around Tripoli this week, with lengthy queues reforming at petrol stations across the city. The capital city is facing a major fuel shortage, causing many petrol stations to shut down and forcing people to wait in long...
Tensions flared up between 444 Combat Brigade and 111th Brigade
On 10 January before midnight, tensions escalated into heavy fighting at al-Qawiaah, northwest of al-Qarabulli and east of Tajoura, between troops of the 111th (Misrata) Brigade, led by Ministry of Defense Undersecretary for Regions and Military Affairs Abdussalam...
Dabaiba has heart surgery in Misrata
On 10 January, the Misrata Heart Centre announced that PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba is in stable condition after receiving medical care and is preparing to leave the facility. Although officials described the procedure as minor, a government source disclosed that he had...
Saddam Haftar discusses military cooperation with Egyptian officials in Cairo
On 10 January, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar arrived in Cairo on an official invitation from Egypt’s Ministry of Defense, where he was received with full military honours by senior Egyptian officers. He met with General...
LNA delegation visits Western Libya to pay respects for Haddad after plane crash
There have been reassuring signs of continued military unification intent this week as a Libyan National Army (LNA) delegation paid respects to those killed in the Turkish air crash. On 9 January, an LNA delegation led by the Secretary-General of the LNA General...
Tripoli and Chadian authorities agree to form joint border monitoring unit
On 7 January, Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Lieutenant General Ali Ahmad Aghabash, met in the capital N’Djamena with Libya’s ambassador to Chad, Othman Fadel, to discuss securing the common border, in the presence of the acting Head of the...
Dabaiba meets prominent Zawiyya militia leader Kashlaf
On 7 January, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba received a delegation from the North Zawiyya municipality, which was led by the mayor, to review ongoing projects in sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure. It focused on the municipality’s needs, the progress of...