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.
West Coast Military District widens its operations to Zuwara
On 11 February, the Libyan Army’s West Coast Military District announced the beginning of military operations in the city of Zuwara ‘as part of the decisive action to eradicate organized crime dens and confront outlaws.’ The 105th Battalion and the 62nd Brigade...
Attorney General detains Zuwara Coast Guard members over illegal immigration incident
On 8 February, the Attorney General announced the detention of four members of the Zuwara Coast Guard Branch. They are allegedly involved in an incident in which members of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tried to stop the embarkation of 37 illegal...
Rights body urges investigation into killing in Zawiyya
On 6 February in the afternoon, an 18-year old man was killed by gunmen on al-Daman Street in the center of Zawiyya. The National Institution for Human Rights called on the MoI and the Attorney General to launch an urgent investigation into the incident and to...
ISA refutes UN report’s claims on arbitrary detention of migrants.
In a press conference on 5 February, the Internal Security Agency (ISA) said it deplored and condemned all that is stated in the UN Panel of Experts Report released on 3 February, claiming there are no arbitrarily detained prisoners, only legally detained prisoners....
West Coast Military District continues military operation in al-Ajilat
On 4 February, West Coast Military Police Commander Ali al-Zeeb inspected the progress of the military operation in al-Ajilat. He visited educational facilities, banks, shops and gas stations, accompanied security patrols and the city's traffic police. He emphasized...
US AFRICOM deputy commander visits Tripoli, Benghazi, & Sirte to discuss security cooperation & military unification
On 4 February, U.S. AFRICOM Deputy Commander John W. Brennan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt, and Rose Lopez Keravuori, Director of Intelligence at AFRICOM, met in al-Rajma with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar to discuss the general political...
LBBC signs MoU with development and reconstruction fund
On 3 February, the Libyan British Business Council (LBBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund. This occurred at an LBBC event in London. The MoU was signed on behalf of the Fund by its Director General,...
Illegal immigration technical committee discusses national strategy
On 3 February, the Technical Committee to Follow Up the File of Illegal Immigration and Border Security held a coordination meeting with the Ministry of the Interior, chaired by Brigadier General Mohammed al-Mahani, the head of the Border Patrol Unit and the chairman...
UN report highlights horrific migrant conditions in Libya
On 3 February, the UN Panel of Experts Report dated 13 December 2024 and covering the period from 18 July 2023 to 25 October 2024 was released. The report covered many elements of interest, notably around the ‘unprecedented’ levels of influence armed groups in Libya...