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.
Attack on NOC building in Tripoli triggers GNS to threaten oil blockades
On 28 May, rumours circulated on Libyan social media that the HQ of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Tripoli was stormed by militia groups. According to reports, gunfire was heard from around the building. Some sources even said that the NOC Chairman, Massoud...
Anti-Dabaiba protests continue for third week in Tripoli and Zawiyya
Large-scale protests against PM Abdul Hameed Dabaiba took place for the third consecutive Friday in Tripoli, and while there were calls for pro-Dabaiba protests from the Mufti and Misrata, these did not occur on any large scale. On 27 May, the Movement of the People...
Tripoli ceasefire holds as security arrangements ramp up ahead of Eid al-Adha
On 27 May, the Law Enforcement Department of the General Directorate of Security Operations said the ceasefire security arrangements are being maintained, coordinating with other security and military bodies. Security patrols are actively working from their field...
Dabaiba government seeks support of the Wershefana
On 26 May, after a meeting of Muammar al-Dhawi, commander of the 55th (Wershefana) Infantry Battalion, with Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi and his brother Abdullah Trabelsi aka al-Farawila, commander of the Public Security Force, at the Tobacco Factory (the HQ of...
LNA holds large military parade to celebrate Operation Dignity
On 26 May, the Libyan National Army (LNA) and eastern authorities held a large military parade this week to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Operation Dignity. The LNA held the military parade at the new military city west of Benghazi, overseen by LNA Commander...
Foreign embassies reduce presence in Tripoli
After last week’s violence, a number of embassies, including the Italian, British and Spanish, have reduced their staff in Tripoli, including in Palm City. On 23 May, Egypt repatriated 71 citizens from Libya. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated this followed...
Saddam Haftar visits Niger to discuss tackling drug smuggling and border security
On 22 May, Libyan National Army (LNA) Chief of Staff Land Forces Saddam Haftar arrived with a delegation from the LNA General Command in the Nigerien capital, Niamey, where he was received by Nigerien Minister of Interior General Muhammed Toumba amid an official...
Internationals discuss current political situation in Libya
On 22 May, Egypt’s Intelligence chief Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad met with House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh in Cairo to discuss the current political situation in Libya in the light of the current tensions and the unrest in Tripoli. The same...
Significant Friday protests against the Dabaiba government
On 22 May, the ‘Sons of Souq al-Jumaa Movement’ announced plans for mass demonstrations on Friday 23 May to demand the overthrow of the Dabaiba government, defying alleged threats of a curfew. They accused the government of corruption and the Interior Minister Emad...