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.
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...
West coast military launches wide operation in Zawiyya
On 2 January, there were armed clashes between armed gangs near the al-Jumhouriya Bank in central Zawiyya causing panic among citizens. During the night from 2 to 3 January, a member of the Western Criminal Investigation Department was shot and severely wounded in...
East-west tensions rise in Awbari
On 31 December, the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced that it had taken control of Camp Tendi in Awbari the evening before, due to the failure of the forces based there to participate in the security arrangement in the city. Camp Tendi belonged to the militia of...
Italy approves prisoner extradition bill with Libya
On 29 December, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a draft law ratifying an agreement with Libya allowing the transfer of prisoners between the two countries, allowing them to serve the remainder of their sentences in their country of origin. According to a...
China reportedly planned crude-for-oil deal with Haftar
On 26 December, the British daily The Telegraph reported that China allegedly planned to send up to 92 armed drones worth USD 1 billion to the Libyan National Army (LNA) under Khalifa Haftar using a network of shell companies in the UK, Egypt, and Tunisia in order to...
China reportedly planned crude-for-oil deal with Haftar
On 26 December, the British daily The Telegraph reported that China allegedly planned to send up to 92 armed drones worth USD 1 billion to the Libyan National Army (LNA) under Khalifa Haftar using a network of shell companies in the UK, Egypt, and Tunisia in order to...
Military intelligence directors from Libya and neighbouring countries meet in Tripoli
On 21-22 December, the first regional Military Intelligence Director’s conference for Libya and its neighbouring countries took place in Tripoli. Other than the host nation, delegations from Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, and Sudan participated, albeit not all with...
Military intelligence directors from Libya and neighbouring countries meet in Tripoli
On 21-22 December, the first regional Military Intelligence Director’s conference for Libya and its neighbouring countries took place in Tripoli. Other than the host nation, delegations from Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, and Sudan participated, albeit not all with...
UN delegation visits Kufra as UNHCR calls for more support for Sudanese refugees
On 19 December, a high-level UNSMIL delegation led by acting SRSG Stephanie Koury visited Kufra to assess the ongoing humanitarian response for Sudanese refugees. The members of the delegation engaged with local authorities, partners, refugees, and host communities to...