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.
Armed clashes erupt in Sabratha
On 12 July, a brief but intense armed clash erupted in the al-Khatatba area of Sabratha between local youths, reportedly farmers and members of the Laga clan, due to personal disputes. The confrontation, which involved heavy weapons and resulted in significant...
EU to re-engage with Haftar over fears of Russia weaponising migration
On 10 July, a meeting on the incident and wider migration crisis reportedly took place between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and the Maltese PM Robert Abela on the sidelines of...
Europeans and Libyan officials discuss migration and broader security cooperation
Libya’s Attorney General Sadiq al-Sour has held several meetings with European ambassadors and officials over the last two weeks, with discussions focusing on combating human smuggling and info-sharing with Operation Irini. On 10 July, a new meeting of the Technical...
Attorney General’s office begins legal procedures against ICC-wanted al-Najeem in Libya
On 9 July, the Attorney General’s Office said that following the lifting of the procedural restriction on the case of Osama Al-Masri al-Najeem, it had initiated a public lawsuit against him in accordance with the rules of national jurisdiction. It began its...
GNS prevents delegation from entering Benghazi
A European delegation of interior ministers attending a meeting on migration in Tripoli was also due to visit the East the same day, but upon arrival at Benina airport they were forced to leave Libya by the Government of National Stability (GNS). On 8 July, after the...
Zintani commander al-Juwaili takes over security in Ghadames
In early July, Western Mountain Military District forces under Zintani commander Osama al-Juwaili took control of Ghadames and the surrounding area amid mobilisations and some clashes in the area. On 8 July, the 17th Border Guard Battalion, commanded by Muhammed Abdul...
Migrants arriving from Libya to Italy nearly double in first half of 2025
According to the Italian Ministry of Interior, 27,000 migrants arrived in Italy after departing from the Libyan coast in the first half of 2025, nearly double the number of migrants recorded during the same period last year (14,684), making Libya the primary departure...
GNU hosts European interior ministers to discuss tackling illegal migration
The Government of National Unity (GNU) held an expanded meeting in Tripoli this week with high-level European actors to discuss regional coordination to tackle illegal migration. On 8 July, PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba opened the meeting in the presence of the Ministers of...
Insecurity continues in and around Tripoli amid violence and inter-militia clashes
Throughout the last two weeks, inter-militia clashes and violence have continued in and around Tripoli, although there has not been a major escalation. On 8 July in the early morning, armed clashes erupted in western Tripoli near Regata Diplomatic Resort and Al-Ghiran...