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.
Military Intelligence Chief Mahmoud Hamza Visits EUROSATORY 2026 Defense Exhibition in Paris
On 18 and 19 June, Military Intelligence Director (and Commander of the 444 Brigade) Major General Mahmoud Hamza and his accompanying delegation of seven senior defense officials attended the EUROSATORY 2026 defense exhibition at the official invitation of the French...
Severe fighting reignites in Zawiyya
Clashes erupted again this week in Zawiyya between militias linked to militia leader Salem al-Latif and Muhammed Bahroun aka al-Far. On 18 June, violent clashes erupted in Zawiyya between rival armed factions near the Nawat al-Mustaqbal clinic in the vicinity of the...
Tunisians detained near Zawiyya later released
On 17 June, twelve Tunisian nationals were released after being detained for two days in the al-Mutrad area in western Zawiyya. According to Mustapha Abdelkebir, head of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, the individuals were stopped on a public road and held...
Joint security coordination between Tunisia, Libya and Algeria to strengthen border protection
On 16 June, the second trilateral meeting of the Algerian-Libyan-Tunisian working group on border security was held in Tripoli to discuss and implement comprehensive strategies for strengthening joint security cooperation and intensifying field coordination along...
Saddam Haftar discusses migration & cooperation with Greek PM in Athens
On 15 June, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar at the Maximos Mansion in Athens. The discussions reaffirmed the historic ties between Greece and Libya and focused on expanding bilateral relations...
France seeks stronger military cooperation with Libya as Saddam Haftar meets Macron in Paris
On 14 June, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar met with President Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris where the two sides discussed bilateral relations, military cooperation, and the latest developments in Libya and the wider region. According...
Mobilisations in Tajoura after dismissal of intelligence official
In the early hours of 13 June, there were mobilisations of armed vehicles and fighters in Tajoura, east of Tripoli, by rival militias and groups in the town. The mobilisations were in response to a decision allegedly issued by Libyan Intelligence Service (LIS) head...
Militia member shot dead in Zintan violence
On 13 June in the evening, in Zintan a young militia member from the al-Jamjamah clan was shot several times and killed in a fight with a rival clan, the al-Wahishi.
Tensions in Zuwara after armed groups detain 35 residents from Misrata
On 13 June, a crisis erupted between the cities of Zuwara and Misrata after armed groups in Zuwara detained 35 residents from Misrata returning to Libya via the Ras Ajdir border crossing with Tunis in retaliation for the detention of three Zuwara citizens by an armed...