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.
Attorney General orders arrest of transnational gang members operating in Libya
The Attorney General said that several members of criminal gangs from Nigeria, who infiltrated Libya and engaged in transnational organized crime, were arrested. According to the AG, intelligence led to a meeting of illegal immigrants whose purpose was to coordinate...
Turkish Ambassador and MoI discuss training and equipment programs for police personnel
On 23 September, the Turkish Ambassador met with the Ministry of Interior in Tripoli to discuss security in Libya and enhance training and equipment programs for police personnel. The Turkish Ambassador expressed his country's commitment to supporting Libya in its...
US delegation discusses security cooperation with Haftar
On 23 September, Celeste Wallander, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs, and a US delegation met with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar. According to the LNA, they discussed the prospects of cooperation and joint coordination...
Dabaiba discusses cooperation with US security officials
On 23 September, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba received Celeste Wallander, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs, as well as the Deputy Commander of AFRICOM John Brennan and Jeremy Bernt, in Tripoli to look for ways to enhance cooperation...
Journalist abducted by ISA in the east
On 18 September, Libyan journalist Ikram Rajab was arbitrarily arrested by the Internal Security Agency (ISA) from her house in Benghazi. Libyan Crime Watch (LCW) said she had posted on her Facebook account that she was being followed by cars belonging to the ISA,...
Koury stresses importance of Libya arms embargo as she visits IRINI HQ
On 18 September, acting UN Envoy to Libya Stephanie Koury visited Rome, Italy. She met with Pasquale Ferrara, Director General for Political Affairs and Security of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They discussed recent developments in Libya, in particular the...
Saleh optimistic about Egypt-Turkey rapprochement
In an interview with Sputnik on 17 September, House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh said that the rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey could help facilitate the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya. He explained that this partnership would ease...
Over 97,000 refugees have arrived in Libya since Sudan’s civil war broke out, says UNHCR
On 17 September, UNHCR released an estimation that as of 15 September 2024 over 97,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Libya since April 2023. This includes over 45,452 refugees registered by UNHCR, mainly in the city of Kufra. About 95% of the UN-registered...
Sebha floods cause significant damage to infrastructure and people
On 14 and 15 September, heavy rains in Libya’s southern city of Sebha caused significant damage to infrastructure and people, with local authorities reporting at least two deaths and 33 injuries among residents. Homes have reportedly been submerged in floodwater and...