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.
French ambassador discusses political situation with Haftar and Saleh in Benghazi
On 20 and 21 October, the French Ambassador Mostafa Mihraje held several meetings in Benghazi. He discussed political and security developments with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar, as well as the Security Working Group meeting held in Sirte a few...
Zoubi leads meetings on reorganizing western region military
On 20 October, Government of Nationaly Unity (GNU) Deputy Minister of Defence Abdussalam Zoubi and Libyan Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Muhammed al-Haddad co-chaired a meeting of the MoD and the General Staff about a joint action plan to reorganize the military units and...
5+5 Joint Military Committee meets in Sirte with international participation
On 15 October, Presidential Council head Muhammed al-Menfi received the members of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC) to discuss the results of the previous 5+5 JMC meeting and his proposals for the upcoming meeting on 17 October in Site, including practical steps...
Deputy MoD Zoubi heads Libyan delegation at the African MoD conference
On 15-17 October, the African Defense Ministers conference was held at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. The conference, themed ‘Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security’, was chaired by Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense Aisha Muhammed. A key...
EU meetings focus on migration
On 15 October, EU Ambassador to Libya Nicola Orlando said that 14 embassies of migrants’ countries of origin joined the second edition of the EU Delegation’s Migration Advocacy Talks, focused on Voluntary Humanitarian Returns, noting the significant rise in returns...
Human rights violations across Libya remain ‘alarming’, Koury tells UNSC
During her UNSC briefing on 9 October, Acting UN Envoy to Libya Stephanie Koury stressed that ‘human rights violations across Libya remain alarming. Over the last two months, over 23 arbitrary arrests, detentions, and forced disappearances were reported, including...
Saleh plays down Russia ties during US visit
On 9 October, during his visit to the US, House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh commented on the presence of Russian mercenaries in Libya in an interview with Alhurra TV. He hesitated to confirm their presence and emphasized that there is no official...
Number of migrants arriving in Greece from eastern Libya grows
On 8 October, Greek Migration and Asylum Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos said there has been a significant increase of arrivals of migrants in Crete, departing from eastern Libya. He said the modus operandi is either requesting assistance from a nearby merchant...
ISA releases Zintani militia leader after threats
On 7 October, Zintani militia leader al-Ajami al-Atiri was arrested by local Internal Security Agency (ISA) agents at the Wazin - Dehiba border crossing, while returning from medical treatment in Tunisia. Reportedly, he has been undergoing chemotherapy sessions for...