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.
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...
Militia leader responsible for 2012 attack on US consulate in Benghazi resentenced to 28 years in prison
On 26 September, a US court ruled that Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the Libyan militia leader convicted for his role in the deadly 2012 terrorist attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, should be resentenced to 28 years in prison. The new sentence comes more than two years...
Rada members arrested for torturing man to death
On 26 September, the Attorney General initiated criminal proceedings against the perpetrators of an incident of torture that resulted in the death of a Libyan citizen. The leader of the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) sent a notification of the victim's death after he...
Attorney General orders arrest of transnational gang members operating in Libya
The Attorney General said that several members of criminal gangs from Nigeria, who infiltrated Libya and engaged in transnational organized crime, were arrested. According to the AG, intelligence led to a meeting of illegal immigrants whose purpose was to coordinate...
Turkish Ambassador and MoI discuss training and equipment programs for police personnel
On 23 September, the Turkish Ambassador met with the Ministry of Interior in Tripoli to discuss security in Libya and enhance training and equipment programs for police personnel. The Turkish Ambassador expressed his country's commitment to supporting Libya in its...
Dabaiba discusses cooperation with US security officials
On 23 September, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba received Celeste Wallander, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs, as well as the Deputy Commander of AFRICOM John Brennan and Jeremy Bernt, in Tripoli to look for ways to enhance cooperation...
US delegation discusses security cooperation with Haftar
On 23 September, Celeste Wallander, US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs, and a US delegation met with Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar. According to the LNA, they discussed the prospects of cooperation and joint coordination...
Koury stresses importance of Libya arms embargo as she visits IRINI HQ
On 18 September, acting UN Envoy to Libya Stephanie Koury visited Rome, Italy. She met with Pasquale Ferrara, Director General for Political Affairs and Security of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They discussed recent developments in Libya, in particular the...
Journalist abducted by ISA in the east
On 18 September, Libyan journalist Ikram Rajab was arbitrarily arrested by the Internal Security Agency (ISA) from her house in Benghazi. Libyan Crime Watch (LCW) said she had posted on her Facebook account that she was being followed by cars belonging to the ISA,...