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.
Rada and SSA clash in Tripoli after attempted arrest of militia member
Clashes broke out in eastern Tripoli this week, sparked by the attempted arrest of a militia member. On 25 April, the Judicial Police, supported by elements of the Special Deterrence Force (Rada), attempted to arrest Moataz Ali al-Nuwaisri aka al-Kiko, who is wanted...
Al-Gomati released weeks after kidnapping from home
On 24 April, the al-Gomati family announced the release of Muhammed al-Gomati nearly a month after he was kidnapped from his house, thanks to the efforts of the Attorney General's Office. The statement said that Muhammed was detained without due process, was prevented...
Italian officials explore cooperation with Haftar and Dabaiba
On 23 April, Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar received a high-level delegation from the Italian Government in al-Rajma, including the Italian Minister of Interior Matteo Piantedosi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Edmondo Cirielli, and the...
Attorney General warns judicial rulings not enforced
In a meeting on 23 April, Attorney General al-Siddiq al-Sour said that ‘the agencies responsible for gathering evidence have become ineffective, unable, or too intimidated to act, because the cases involve influential parties or individuals affiliated with parallel...
Clashes break out in Zawiyya as security situation deteriorates
On 23 April, fighting broke out in the early morning between the al-Nasr Brigade from the Awlad Abu Hmeira tribe (led by Muhammed Kashlaf aka al-Qasseb) and militias loyal to Muhammed Bahroun aka al-Far near the al-Rukaina Market in Zawiyya and continued until noon....
Security forces run over football fans in Tripoli
On 21 April, a football match in Tripoli International Stadium between al-Ahly Tripoli and al-Suwaihli ended in chaos after vehicles with the logo of the Ministry of Interior’s (MoI) Central Support Service deliberately ran over fans outside the stadium – a video...
USS Mount Whitney docks in Tripoli
On 20 April, the USS Mount Whitney - the flagship and command ship of the United States Sixth Fleet- arrived in Tripoli (following a stop in Tunisia). Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson, Commander of the US 6th Fleet, US Special Envoy Richard Norland, and US Chargé d’Affaires...
Tripoli court convicts seven over oil blockades
On 20 April, the Attorney General’s Office reported that the Tripoli Criminal Court had convicted seven people involved in ‘an organisation engaged in activities that threatened the safety of the state and the national economy’. The seven members of an armed group...
UN warns of human rights abuses and militia impunity
The UN Secretary-General’s report published on 17 April warns that ‘the overall volatile security situation showed signs of further deterioration, with heightened tensions and competition over territorial control between armed groups in several parts of Libya.’ Forces...