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.

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...

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,...

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...

Turkish combat drone crashed near al-Ajilat

On 28 January in the morning, a combat drone of the Turkish Bayraktar Akıncı type crashed in the Suwainiya area, 15 km west of al-Ajilat, south of Sabratha in northwestern Tripolitania. According to its rondelles, the crashed drone belonged to the Libyan Air Force....

Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan war crime suspect

On 28 January, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said in a message posted on social media that she had been placed under judicial investigation following a government decision to release a Libyan militia leader, Osama Najeem (aka al-Masri) wanted by the International Criminal...