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.
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...
Truce remains in Tripoli despite sporadic violence
The truce keeping the peace among Tripoli’s rival armed groups and their political backers has remained in place this week, with no major clashes or fighting. However, tensions remain high and there have been pockets of violence. On 20 May, the Joint Truce Committee -...
HRW urges investigations into deaths and abuse caused by clashes in Tripoli
On 20 May, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that armed groups in Tripoli failed to protect civilians during recent clashes, resulting in deaths and property damage, and called for urgent investigations into alleged abuses. HRW emphasized the reckless disregard for...
Rubio confirms US planned to send migrants to Libya via GNU
In a Senate hearing on 20 May, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, ‘No, there's no deportation of Palestinians from Gaza to Libya. What we have talked to some nations is about voluntary moving.’ On 23 May, Rubio issued a statement to Judge Brian Murphy, a federal...