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 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...
Libyan security actors hold high-level meetings with international counterparts
On 19-20 December, the EU Delegation to Libya and the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) held two-day consultations in Rome with EUNAVFOR Med’s Operation Irini to explore ‘how the EU and Mission Irini can best support the Committee’s work’. On 19 December, US Chargé...
Libyan security actors hold high-level meetings with international counterparts
On 19-20 December, the EU Delegation to Libya and the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) held two-day consultations in Rome with EUNAVFOR Med’s Operation Irini to explore ‘how the EU and Mission Irini can best support the Committee’s work’. On 19 December, US Chargé...
Speculation about Russia moving military bases from Syria to Libya ramps up
There has been a flurry of reporting on the possible transfers of Russian resources from Syria to Libya over the last two weeks and the implications. On 17 December, the Italian Minister of Defence (MoD) Guido Crosetto claimed that Moscow is trans ferring resources...
Speculation about Russia moving military bases from Syria to Libya ramps up
There has been a flurry of reporting on the possible transfers of Russian resources from Syria to Libya over the last two weeks. On 17 December, the Italian Minister of Defence (MoD) Guido Crosetto claimed that Moscow is trans ferring resources from the Syrian navy...
UN condemns arbitrary arrests and human rights abuses in Libya
In her UNSC address on 16 December, acting SRSG to Libya Stephanie Koury noted that arbitrary arrests and detention persist across the country, expressing concern about deaths in custody with 4 deaths, including two women, since her last briefing. She called on Libyan...
Force majeure declared at Zawiyya refinery after nearby clashes
On 15 December, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared a state of force majeure and emergency of the third degree (maximum) after a number of tanks at the Zawiyya Refinery were severely damaged during the early morning hours, which led to the outbreak of fires....
SSA denies reports on military tensions with 444 Brigade in Tripoli
On 12 December in the afternoon, both the Stability Support Agency (SSA) and the 444 Brigade deployed a number of troops to the surroundings of Tripoli University. Several entrances to the university were closed. The students were evacuated from the area by the...
Russia warns citizens against coming to Libya
On 12 December, the Russian Embassy in Libya renewed its warning to Russians not to travel to Libya for personal and tourism-related purposes, as there is still a danger to life and health. According to the embassy, this is especially the case in the western part of...