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.
Italy bans surveillance and rescue planes over the Mediterranean
On 8 May, the German Search and rescue organisation Sea Watch launched an aerial surveillance mission from the Italian island of Lampedusa, in defiance of a ruling by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) on 6 May banning small planes used by migrant charities...
Various actors pledge to investigate al-Jamail clashes as Dabaiba’s opponents blame GNU
On 8 May, Libyan Army Deputy Chief of Staff (CoS) Salaheddin al-Namroush arrived in al-Jamail and promised in a meeting with local representatives that an investigation will be initiated and the culprits behind the clashes will be arrested and brought to justice. He...
Meloni and Haftar discuss Italy-LNA partnership in Benghazi visit
On 7 May, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to Benghazi where she met Libyan National Army (LNA) Commander Khalifa Haftar. According to the LNA, Meloni expressed her appreciation for the role of the LNA in maintaining security, stability and unity in...
Meloni in Tripoli as Italy ramps up anti-migration efforts
On 7 May, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Tripoli to meet with Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba. They discussed issues of mutual cooperation including combatting illegal migration, energy and the political process. Three Memorandums of...
GNU and LNA delegations in Moscow as Russia deepens relations with eastern and western Libya
On 7 May, the Russian Special Envoy for MENA and Africa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Bogdanov, received the Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army (LNA) Security Units (and son of Khalifa Haftar), Khaled Haftar, in Moscow for talks on the situation...
Libyan military officials participate in US-sponsored African Land Forces Summit in Zambia
On 6 May, the US Embassy said that last week, a delegation of military officials from throughout Libya participated in the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) in Zambia which brought together 750 representatives from across Africa and other partner nations. The embassy...
Fighting breaks out in al-Jamail as protests urge GNU to withdraw militias
On 6 and 7 May, protestors in al-Jamail, Raqdalin, Zaltan and al-Assah – all towns in the far north-west of Libya close to Zuwara and the Tunisian border - called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to withdraw all militias from their cities within 72 hours,...
Trabelsi discusses Ras Ajdir reopening with Tunisian authorities
On 5 May, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba met with Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior Emad Trabelsi to discuss progress at the Ras Ajdir border. Trabelsi noted that the MoI was taking steps to prepare the crossing ready to be reopened, with...
Trabelsi takes part in Rome migration meeting
On 2 May, Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Interior (MoI) Emad Trabelsi led a delegation from Libya to an International Coordination Meeting on Border Control and Illegal Migration in Rome involving Italy, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria, hosted by Italy's...