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.
CIU chief discusses security cooperation and training with Turkish intelligence
On 13 January, the Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit, Mahmoud Ashour al-Ajili, made a working visit to Turkey, accompanied by a delegation of senior officials. They met with the Turkish intelligence force to enhance security cooperation and training within the...
LNA reshuffles 128 brigade as tensions rise between Saddam Haftar and commander al-Zadma
After weeks of mounting tensions between Saddam Haftar, who has been tasked with securing the South, and Hassan al-Zadma, the powerful commander of the Libyan National Army's (LNA) 128 Brigade which controls much of the Fezzan region, events came to a head last week....
Outrage over videos of abuse of prisoners in Qarnada prison in eastern Libya
On 12 January, activists circulated videos showing horrific abuse and torture of detainees at the notorious Qarnada prison south of the city of Shahat in eastern Libya, which is under the control of the Libyan National Army (LNA). The videos show abuse of individual...
Clashes in al-Ajilat kill several people
On 11 January, some heavy fighting with light and medium infantry weapons took place west of al Ajaylat (southwest of Sabratha) between Othman al-Lahab’s al-Kabwat (or al-Sila'a or 103rd Infantry Brigade) and the local al-Shalfouh militia. Three people were killed,...
GNU says transfer of Russian military equipment from Syria to Libya is unconfirmed
On 8 January, acting Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) al-Taher al-Baour emphasized that reports of the transfer of Russian military equipment and weapons from Syria to Libya are unconfirmed media reports. He said the GNU is closely...
West Coast Military District secures Zawiyya refinery
On 7 January, the West Coast Military Region announced in a statement the activation of fixed deployment points and mobile patrols around Zawiyya refinery and its entrances, ‘to ensure the smooth running of operations and the continuity of production,’ confirming its...
Anti-Dabaiba protests continue in several cities
On 7 January in the evening, there was a second night of protests in Tripoli, Misrata, Zawiyya, Bani Walid, Sabratha, Zintan and other cities against PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and his alleged role in the meeting of the that-time Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Najla...
Protests after Mangoush claims Dabaiba intended to normalise relations with Israel
On 6 January, the Athir platform, which is affiliated with the digital sector of the Al Jazeera Network, published an interview with the former Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Foreign Affairs Najla al-Mangoush in which she discussed the details of her...
Russian naval activity continues in the Mediterranean
On 5 January, two Russian landing ships and a Ro-Ro (roll-on/ roll off) cargo ship arrived in Tartus, Syria and as of 6 January were being off loaded. Separately, two Russian Ro-Ro cargo ships and a tanker entered the Mediterranean on 3 January. As of 6 January in the...