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.
Tensions re-emerge around Ras Ajdir border crossing
On 20 July, a clash took place in Abu Kammash (the last town right before the border) in the early evening between militias from Zuwara and forces of the MoI Law Enforcement Agency. One man from Zuwara was wounded.The fighting flared up again and again in the hours...
Dabaiba appoints powerful militia commander Zoubi as MoD undersecretary
Prime Minister (and Minister of Defence) Abdul Hameed Dabaiba has appointed Abdussalam al-Zoubi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence. Zoubi isthe commander of the 111th Brigade and temporary commander of the Joint Force that Dabaiba created for the Ghariyan...
GNU opens migration forum in Tripoli amid wide participation
On 17 July, the Government of National Unity (GNU) hosted the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum (TMMF) in Tripoli with the aim of discussing comprehensive solutions to the problem of irregular migration. 16 African, Mediterranean, and European states and 12...
Sabratha-Ajaylat road temporarily closed amid militia clashes
On 17 July, the road between Sabratha and al-Ajaylat was temporarily closed in the late afternoon after clashes between militias from the two towns (located west of Zawiyya). Militias from Zawiyya intervened in the fighting on the Sabratha side. The situation...
Attorney General issues arrest warrants over Mleqta assassination attempt
On 17 July, Attorney General al-Sadiq al-Sour received approval from Director of the Libyan General Intelligence Service (GIS) Hussein al-Aib to prosecute 13 members of the GIS in connection with the attempted assassination of Abdul Majid Mleqta.
Violence erupts in and around Zawiyya
On 17 July, the headquarters of the Stability Support Agency (SSA) in Zawiyya - Abu Sora was stormed and occupied by militias of Muhammed al-Baroun aka al-Far. On 18 July, a number of Zawiyya citizens, including Nobles & Elders representatives, demanded an apology and...
AFRICOM delegation visits Tripoli, meets with Dabaiba
U.S. AFRICOM Deputy Commander John Brennan, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa Commander Ronald Foy, and US Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt held several meetingsin Libya this week. On 16 July, they met Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba in Tripoli, discussing...
Fighting breaks out in Tajoura
On 16 July, heavy fighting between Bashir al-Bugra's Rahbat al-Daraa Brigade and the Martyr Sabria Brigade took place in Tajoura. Heavy infantry weapons were used. The main focus of the fighting was on the coastal road from Tajoura Port to the end of the Second Ring...
Lavrov confirms Russian support to national dialogue in New York meeting with al-Baour
On 16 July, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Sergei Lavrov met with the Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Foregin Affairs Taher al-Baour in New York on the sidelines of the UN Security Council meetings on multilateral cooperation. Lavrov said...