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.
SSA reactivates key checkpoint on the Abu Kammash–Ras Ajdir road
On 2 October, the Stabilization Support Agency (SSA) reactivated a key security checkpoint along the Abu Kammash–Ras Ajdir road, the main border crossing between Libya and Tunisia, following directives from SSA head Hassan Abu Zuriba. The SSA’s field office in...
Misrata Against Injustice movement condemns arrest of two activists
On 2 October in the evening, the ‘Misrata Against Injustice’ movement announced the arrest of activists Abdurrahman al-Fadhil and al-Mahdi al-Jatlawi, describing it as part of an ongoing campaign of persecution led by the so-called ‘Misrata Joint Force,’ which is...
MoI shuts down currency market in Tripoli amid efforts to protect dinar value
On 1 October, Libyan security units affiliated with the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Interior (MoI) closed the Masheer Currency and Gold Market in Tripoli’s Old City and banned the direct sale of dollars, a move described as aimed at curbing...
Implementation of Tripoli Security Agreement stalled
On 1 October, Presidential Council (PC) head Muhammed al-Menfi and Government of National Unity (GNU) PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba launched the implementation of the Tripoli Security Agreement through a multi-phase plan aimed at stabilizing the capital and consolidating...
Violence continues in Libya’s western coastal area
On 30 September, a young man was killed by gunmen in a drive-by shooting on the Coastal Road in al-Harsha, Zawiyya. On 2 October, the body of an unidentified citizen was recovered from one of the beaches of Sabratha, bearing signs of torture. On 3 October in the...
Libyan coast guard uses live ammunition against international SAR vessel
On 26 September in the very early hours, the Search and Rescue (SAR) NGO Sea Watch said that the Libyan coast guard had fired live ammunition at its rescue ship the Sea-Watch 5 after it had rescued 66 people in distress at sea. It noted that this is the second time in...
Libyan maritime officials complete training under Operation IRINI
On 26 September, 30 Libyan maritime officials from Tripoli and Benghazi completed the first training delivered by EUNAVFOR Med’s Operation IRINI in Italy. Operation IRINI will continue enhancing Libya’s capacities in the months ahead offering an intensive training...
Italian ministers accused of helping al-Masri escape from ICC
On 26 September, Politico reported that three Italian officials - Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and Cabinet Secretary Alfredo Mantovano - are accused by prosecutors of helping a criminal escape justice from the ICC, and of abuse of...
Violent protests take place against migrants in Misrata
Anger and violence against migrants in Misrata spiked this week after the kidnapping of an anti-migrant activist in the city. On 25 September, the civil activist al-Muatasim Abu Jinnah was kidnapped by unidentified armed elements in Misrata. He was very active on...