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.
HoR member abducted in Benghazi
On 17 May, reports emerged that HoR member Ibrahim al-Dirsi had been abducted in Benghazi. Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister Osama Hammad said he was following the developments with ‘great concern’, noting al-Dirsi’s car was found abanded in the...
Western diplomats renew focus on countering Russian presence in Libya
On 16 May, UK Ambassador to Libya Martin Longden met with Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi, stressing that all parties should engage in the UN political process. Longden also visited Derna where he met with Belqassim Haftar, the Director...
Haftar announces military city to be built
On 16 May, a parade was held in Benghazi-Benina under tight security in the presence of Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar, House of Representatives (HoR) Speaker Aqeela Saleh and Government of National Stability (GNS) Prime Minister Osama Hammad to...
Haftar and Saleh preside over military parade marking 10th anniversary of Operation Dignity
On 15 May, Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar ordered the establishment of a military city for training and security science, located west of Benghazi. The facility will cover about 5,500 hectares and include a seaport, an airstrip, various training...
Three 444 Brigade members killed in clashes with smugglers south of Ghadames
On 14 May, three members of the 444 Brigade and ‘a group’ of drug smugglers were killed in a battle between the two sides lasting several hours. It occured south of Ghadames near the border with Algeria in the al-Hamada al-Hamra area. Several other smugglers (at least...
Dar al-Ifta calls for jihad against Russian ‘occupation and invasion’
On 14 May, the Dar al-Ifta issued a statement in which it said that the Russian armed presence on Libyan soil is considered ‘an occupation and an invasion’ by an aggressor state which still has the blood of the people of Tripoli on its hands due to Russian involvement...
ICC to conclude investigations by end-2025 and issue new arrest warrants in Libya
On 14 May, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan briefed the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Libya, noting that the ICC had reinvigorated its work on Libya in the last 18 months and is making progress on the objectives of the Court’s strategic...
Dabaiba faces renewed opposition and protests in Misrata over gold scandal
On 12 May, the Attorney General ordered the arrest of the Director General of the Customs Authority and the head of customs at Misrata International Airport on charges of conspiring with others to traffic nearly 26 tons of gold bullion out of the country. That would...
Libyan Navy delegation concludes US training in Accra
On 10 May, the US Embassy thanked a Libyan Navy delegation for participating in US Naval Forces Africa’s 2nd annual African Maritime Forces Summit in Accra, Ghana. The summit’s theme was ‘Cooperation at sea: safeguarding African maritime security,’ with the embassy...