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.
Anti-Dabaiba demonstrations erupt in Tripoli, Misrata & Zawiyya
On 23 December, the Tripoli Protection Force formally declared its support for the ‘growing popular movement’ against Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and his government. In a statement, the group identified the removal of corrupt...
Eastern authorities form a committee to monitor prisons and detainees
On 23 December, the Government of National Stability (GNS) formed a temporary national committee to monitor the situations of prisoners and prisons across Libya, headed by Ibrahim Bushnaf (the former National Security Advisor). UNSMIL welcomed the committee as part of...
Libyan army CoS & other senior officials killed in airplane crash in Turkey
The death of several of western Libya’s senior military leadership in an airplane crash in Turkey on 23 December shocked Libya, with the investigation into the crash ongoing. On 23 December at 20.52 local time, a Dassault Falcon 50 jet (9H-DFS, owned by the Maltese...
Turkey renews troops in Libya for 2 years
On 22 December, the Turkish parliament approved a motion extending the deployment mandate of the Turkish Armed Forces in Libya for an additional two years.
Kufra airport becoming conduit for UAE supplies and fighters to Sudan’s RSF
On 22 December, Reuters published a report highlighting the key role of Kufra airport in becoming a conduit for supplies and fighters from the UAE to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
Saddam Haftar visits Egyptian frigate at Benghazi Naval Base
On 20 December, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar visited the Egyptian frigate ENS Port Said (976) at the Benghazi Naval Base where he was received by the Commander of the First Destroyer Brigade of the Egyptian Navy and the commander of the...
Tetteh highlights concerns about human rights violations in Libya
In her UNSC briefing on 19 December, SRSG Hanna Tetteh gave an overview of the security and human rights situation in Libya. Tetteh said that following the agreement on new security arrangements in Tripoli, the security environment in the capital has stabilized to a...
Demonstrations in Dabaiba’s hometown Misrata call for fall of GNU
On 19 December, a large number of people participated in street protests in Misrata denouncing the country’s worsening political, economic, and social conditions. They demanded the dissolution of all existing political bodies, including the House of Representatives...
545 migrants arrive in Greece on a single vessel from Libya
On 19 December, Greek authorities conducted one of the largest rescue operations recorded this year so far in the waters south of Crete. A heavily overcrowded fishing vessel issued a distress call shortly after 3 am while navigating roughly 16 nautical miles southeast...