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.
PC issues new security arrangements in Tripoli as situation de-escalates
This week, the Presidential Council (PC) ramped up efforts to sustain the ceasefire, reduce military movements in the capital and restructure security forces. On 10 June, upon returning from a UN summit in France, PC head Muhammed al-Menfi met with the Ceasefire...
Sudanese Army accuses LNA of working with RSF during border clashes
On 10 June, the Sudanese Army accused forces loyal to Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar of collaborating with the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in an attack on a border area near the Sudanese-Libyan frontier. The Sudanese Army spokesperson's...
Eastern authorities block Gaza Convoy at Sirte
On 10 June, the so-called ‘Steadfastness Convoy’ entered Libya from Tunisia, travelling eastwards with the aim of crossing into Egypt and then reaching the Gaza border. The humanitarian convoy, which began in Tunis, aimed to show solidarity with the Palestinian people...
US includes Libya on travel ban list
On 9 June, a new executive order signed by US President Donald Trump went into effect barring nationals from Libya from entering the United States. It also targets Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran,...
Violence and clashes restart between rival militias in Tripoli
On 9 June, just after midnight, the Zintani-led Public Security Force established a checkpoint at al Qadisiyah Island, the crossing of two important streets - al-Jamahirya Street and Bin Ashour Street - in central Tripoli. This was a clear violation of the ceasefire...
Attorney General issues arrest warrants over violations during Tripoli clashes
The Attorney General’s Office announced the outcomes of various investigations into incidents linked to the recent Tripoli clashes, with several arrest warrants issued. On 9 June, the Attorney General’s Office said it is launching criminal cases against several...
Attorney General detains four suspects linked to LNA armed group in Benghazi
On 8 June, the Attorney General detained four men on suspicion of murdering the citizen Murad Mansour al-Madkhour al-Werfelli in Benghazi. On 5 June, armed men reportedly from the 20/20 Battalion - affiliated with the Libyan National Army's (LNA) Tariq Bin Ziyad...
Russia about to transfer ships and assets from Syria to eastern Libya, says Italian Admiral
On 8 June, Admiral Credendino gave an interview to the leading Italina newspaper Corriere della Sera, commenting on rumours that Russia was about to transfer a number of ships and assets from Syria to eastern Libya. Credendino, who commanded EUNAVFOR MED Operation...
Migration mapping project highlights increase in Maltese pushback of migrants to Libya
On 8 June, the Times of Malta reported that according to the Malta Migration Archive (a new online migration research tool launched on 9 June), rescues of migrant boats by Malta's armed forces have dropped by 90% since Malta signed a secretive migration coordination...