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.
Deportation and repatriation of immigrants and refugees continue
On 28 March, the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministry of Interior said that the Libyan authorities have deported several illegal Nigerien migrants back to Niger via the al-Toum land crossing, in coordination with the Niger Embassy and with security agencies in...
Tunisia sentences Libyan intelligence officers to 44 years in prison over attempted Mleqta assassination
On 28 March, four Libyan intelligence officers were sentenced to 44 years in prison each in Tunisia by the criminal chamber specialized in terrorism cases at the Court of First Instance in Tunis for terrorism-related charges and for planning an assassination. During...
Dabaiba chairs meeting on illegation immigration
On 25 March, Government of National Unity (GNU) PM Abdel Hameed Dabaiba chaired a meeting to discuss updates on the illegal immigration file and border security. Attendees included Minister of Interior (MoI) Emad Trabelsi and head of the Internal Security Agency (ISA)...
Clashes in Zawiyya after CID commander assassination attempt
On 25 March, Major General Hatem al-Ghaib, commander of the Western Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department, survived an assassination attempt while he was driving in his car in the Abu Sura area, about 9 km southeast of the center of Zawiyya. His car came...
Trabelsi dicusses migration with IOM and UN
On 25 March, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior (MoI) Emad Trabelsi met with the UN Deputy SRSG for Humanitarian Affairs Aeneas Chuma as well as representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNHCR, and UNICEF to discuss...
Migrant smugglers detained in Zilla
On 24 March, the Attorney General’s Office reported that four defendants belonging to a network engaged in smuggling migrants and human trafficking in the city of Zilla were detained, pending further investigation. The Attorney General’s Office said further...
Politically-motivated arrests and kidnappings in Tripoli draw condemnation
On 23 March, Osama al-Rajhi, deputy mayor of the Tripoli Central municipality, was detained, probably by members of the Internal Security Agency (ISA). Days before, al-Rajhi announced his candidacy for the next municipal elections. On 27 March, human rights activist...
UN condemns arbitrary arrests in Tripoli
On 22 March, UNSMIL highlighted systematic violations by law enforcement and security forces targeting individuals for political affiliations, silencing opposition, and undermining the judiciary. It noted that arbitrary detentions have extended to legal professionals,...
NSC proposes strategic plan to address irregular migration
On 22 March, the Libyan National Security Council presented a strategic plan to address the ‘growing crisis of irregular migration’. The council stressed that ‘ad hoc solutions are inadequate, calling for a comprehensive strategy involving legislative, diplomatic,...