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.
UN Envoy briefs UNSC on deteriorating Libya situation, warning against unilateral acts
On 20 August, Acting UN Special Envoy to Libya Stephanie Koury briefed the UN Security Council on the situation in Libya, noting a rapid deterioration in terms of political, economic and security stability. She criticised several ‘unilateral acts’ by Libya’s political...
Tensions continue in Tripoli amid CBL crisis
On 20 August, the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) commander Abdurraouf Kara declared that the Presidential Council's (PC) decision to replace al-Sadiq al-Kabir as Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) was worthless. He stressed that the protection of the CBL is...
Menfi stresses need to unify military institutions
On 18 August, Presidential Council head Muhammed al-Menfi held a meeting at the 111 th Brigade HQ in Tripoli with the Chiefs of Staff, the Commanders of the Military Regions, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Abdussalam al-Zoubi, the heads of agencies and...
Brief kidnap of CBL IT director leaders CBL to temporarily halt operations
On 18 August, in the morning, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) issued a statement in which it denounced the ‘kidnapping of the Director of the Information Technology Department, Musab Emsallem, by an unknown party in front of his house this Sunday morning at 9 am. and...
Misrata court convicts five ISIS members, including four sentenced to death
On 18 August, the Attorney General's office announced that the Misrata Criminal Court has convicted five ISIS members for carrying out armed attacks against workers in the Misrata Courts Complex and the towns of Tamanhint and Wahat al-Fuqaha, killing 17 people and...
LNA’s 128 Brigade clashes with illegal traffickers near Chadian border
On 18 August, the Libyan National Army's (LNA) 128 Brigade reiterated its mission to combating organized crime, eliminate gangs involved in human trafficking and contraband, and secure the southern borders of the Libyan state, noting on 18 August that it is conducting...
LNA SecGen discusses border security with MoI of Niger
On 16 August, the Secretary General of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khairi al-Tamimi, met with the Minister of Interior of Niger, General Mohamed Toumba, in Benghazi to discuss the security situation in the common border area and cross-border movements. Central...
South African court withdraws case against 95 detained Libyans
On 15 August, the White River Court in South Africa decided to withdraw the case against the 95 Libyans who were arrested at a suspected military training camp on a farm outside White River, Mpumalanga last month. However, charges against Milites Dei Security Services...
Misrata Military Council re-established amid instability concerns
On 15 August, a number of Misrata revolutionary fighters announced the reactivation of the Misrata Military Council and the formation of a higher military council that represents all military councils and supports state institutions. All brigades and battalions of the...