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.
ISA refutes UN report’s claims on arbitrary detention of migrants.
In a press conference on 5 February, the Internal Security Agency (ISA) said it deplored and condemned all that is stated in the UN Panel of Experts Report released on 3 February, claiming there are no arbitrarily detained prisoners, only legally detained prisoners....
US AFRICOM deputy commander visits Tripoli, Benghazi, & Sirte to discuss security cooperation & military unification
On 4 February, U.S. AFRICOM Deputy Commander John W. Brennan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt, and Rose Lopez Keravuori, Director of Intelligence at AFRICOM, met in al-Rajma with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar to discuss the general political...
West Coast Military District continues military operation in al-Ajilat
On 4 February, West Coast Military Police Commander Ali al-Zeeb inspected the progress of the military operation in al-Ajilat. He visited educational facilities, banks, shops and gas stations, accompanied security patrols and the city's traffic police. He emphasized...
UN report highlights horrific migrant conditions in Libya
On 3 February, the UN Panel of Experts Report dated 13 December 2024 and covering the period from 18 July 2023 to 25 October 2024 was released. The report covered many elements of interest, notably around the ‘unprecedented’ levels of influence armed groups in Libya...
LBBC signs MoU with development and reconstruction fund
On 3 February, the Libyan British Business Council (LBBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund. This occurred at an LBBC event in London. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Fund by its Director General,...
On 3 February, the UN Panel of Experts Report dated 13 December 2024 and covering the period from 18 July 2023 to 25 October 2024 was released. The report covered many elements of interest, notably around the ‘unprecedented’ levels of influence armed groups in Libya...
Illegal immigration technical committee discusses national strategy
On 3 February, the Technical Committee to Follow Up the File of Illegal Immigration and Border Security held a coordination meeting with the Ministry of the Interior, chaired by Brigadier General Mohammed al-Mahani, the head of the Border Patrol Unit and the chairman...
263 illegal immigrants rescued in al-Wahat district
On 30 January, the Criminal Investigation Agency announced the rescue of 263 illegal immigrants in al-Wahat district and the arrest of two members of a criminal gang that had detained them, subjected them to horrific abuses, and kept them in extremely poor...
West Coast Military District continues security operation in Zawiyya
On 29 January, West Coast Military District Commander and Libyan Army Deputy Chief of Staff (CoS) Salaheddin al-Namroush had a meeting at the Zawiyya refinery with Chairman of Board of Directors of the Zawiya Oil Refining Company, Imad Ben Koura, directors of several...