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.
Southern border area remains tense amid renewed clashes
On 22 August, the Libyan National Army (LNA) reported clashes with the Southern Liberation Operations Room (SLOR) west of Ma’tan as-Sarra, resulting in several arrests and the seizure of vehicles. The incident highlights the continuing volatility of Libya’s southern...
Joint LNA-GNU Libyan military delegation visits Ramstein air base
On 21 August, AFRICOM reported that a joint eastern (LNA) and western (GNU) Libyan military delegation had visited Ramstein Air Base in Germany on 3–7 August as part of U.S. efforts to develop cooperation between Libya’s divided armed forces. The delegation was...
Tetteh briefs UNSC on Libya security situation
In her UNSC briefing on 18 August, SRSG Hanna Tetteh commented on the security situation. She highlighted the recent violence in Zawiyya and Surman and welcomed the formation of the Western Region Security Arrangements Committee by the Chief of Staff – General...
UN warns about anti-migrant rhetoric & violence in Libya
In her UNSC briefing on 18 August, SRSG Hanna Tetteh warned that anti-migration narratives and misinformation continue to harm vulnerable populations and constrain the humanitarian response. The prolonged closure of UNHCR’s office has further limited access to...
LNA leadership visits Russia and Egypt
On 18 August, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar arrived in Moscow and met Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov. Talks focused on military cooperation, including deepening existing training and exchange programmes. On 19...
Foreign officials engage on security cooperation & Flintlock 2027 preparations
On 17 August, the US military attaché to Libya Colonel Dustin Dinola met with acting Chief of Staff for the Libyan Army Lieutenant General Salahadeen al-Namroush to discuss military and security cooperation, including training, capacity building and improving...
LNA officer defects to SLOR as tensions rise in southern Libya and Sahel
Tensions have been rising in northern Niger, with the Southern Liberation Operations Room (SLOR) continuing to be active there and securing Libyan National Army (LNA) defections. On 15 August, in an unidentified location in northern Niger, the 1st Recon Company of the...
Greece arrests smugglers bringing migrants from Libya
Italy and Greece have brought prosecutions against alleged people smugglers. On 14 August, the Greek Coast Guard said four minors, who said they were aged 14-17, were arrested on the southern island of Crete accused of piloting four small boats carrying a total of 229...
LNA secures release of US hostage held by ISIS in Mali
On 14 August, the Libyan National Army (LNA) helped secure the release of a U.S. hostage from Islamic State affiliates in Mali. Reuters news agency cited five sources as saying that the LNA helped secure the release on 14 August of Kevin Rideout, an American...