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.
HSC bloc calls for release of member convicted over involvement with Kaniyat killings
On 6 October, the National Accord Bloc in the High State Council (HSC) issued a statement condemning the trial of HSC member Hassan Jaballah in a military court as a ‘very dangerous precedent’ and a blatant violation of the Constitutional Declaration and the principle...
Zintani protesters threaten pipeline shutdown over arrest of military figure
On 6 October, the Supreme Council of Zintani Revolutionaries threatened to shut down the Riyayna pipeline valve (which would prevent oil from flowing from Sharara and al-Feel to Zawiyya and Mellitah ports) until a new unified government is formed to replace the...
Berndt holds several meetings with Haftar family and HoR in Benghazi
On 6 October, US Charge D’Affaires Jeremy Berndt met in Benghazi with Khaled Haftar as part of the US’ ‘ongoing engagement with Libyan military leaders from all parts of the country’, discussing ‘US-Libya military cooperation, efforts to strengthen the capacity of...
ICC unseals arrest warrants for six Kaniyat members
On 4 October, the Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted the Prosecutor’s request to unseal six arrest warrants issued on 6 April 2023 and 18 July 2023 against Abdurahem Khalefa Abdurahem Elshgagi (aka Al Khani), Makhlouf Makhlouf...
Trabelsi participates in G7 MoI meeting in Italy on migration
From 3-4 October, the G7 interior minister meeting was held in Mirabella Eclano in Italy. Ministers of the ‘outreach countries’ Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia, as well as representatives of IOM and UNHCR’ were invited to attend Session 4 on ‘Migration Issues’ on 4...
Tensions in Ghariyan about troop deployment from Tripoli to the city
On 2 October, it was revealed that Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, in his capacity as Minister of Defense, ordered the redeployment of the 54th Infantry Brigade of the Libyan Army to the 8th Force Camp in Ghariyan. The 54th Brigade is commanded by the Zintani...
UN convenes meeting in preparation for Security Working Group
On 30 September, in preparation for the Security Working Group meeting scheduled for 17 October in Sirte, Acting UN Envoy to Libya Stephanie Koury convened a consultation with the Group Co-Chairs Ambassadors and Defence Attachés. The participants emphasized the urgent...
ISA members suspected in HSC member kidnapping attempt arrested
On 27 September, the Attorney General announced an arrest warrant for three members of the Internal Security Agency (ISA) in Tripoli for their alleged involvement in the attempted abduction of High State Council (HSC) member Nizar Kawan in early August after he left...
Former 6th Force members arrested for 2016 murder of two citizens
On 27 September, after a longer investigation, the Attorney General initiated criminal proceedings against the perpetrators of the murder of two citizens in 2016 and the detention of the children of the victims for six months. The detention of a member of the former...