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.
Tributes pour in for Haddad as replacement is appointed
After the Government of National Unity (GNU) announced the crash of the plane carrying Libya’s senior military leadership, including Lieutenant General Muhammed al-Haddad, Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army, tributes for al-Haddad and the others poured in while...
Anti-Dabaiba demonstrations erupt in Tripoli, Misrata & Zawiyya
On 23 December, the Tripoli Protection Force formally declared its support for the ‘growing popular movement’ against Government of National Unity (GNU) Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and his government. In a statement, the group identified the removal of corrupt...
Libyan army CoS & other senior officials killed in airplane crash in Turkey
The death of several of western Libya’s senior military leadership in an airplane crash in Turkey on 23 December shocked Libya, with the investigation into the crash ongoing. On 23 December at 20.52 local time, a Dassault Falcon 50 jet (9H-DFS, owned by the Maltese...
Eastern authorities form a committee to monitor prisons and detainees
On 23 December, the Government of National Stability (GNS) formed a temporary national committee to monitor the situations of prisoners and prisons across Libya, headed by Ibrahim Bushnaf (the former National Security Advisor). UNSMIL welcomed the committee as part of...
Kufra airport becoming conduit for UAE supplies and fighters to Sudan’s RSF
On 22 December, Reuters published a report highlighting the key role of Kufra airport in becoming a conduit for supplies and fighters from the UAE to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
Turkey renews troops in Libya for 2 years
On 22 December, the Turkish parliament approved a motion extending the deployment mandate of the Turkish Armed Forces in Libya for an additional two years.
Saddam Haftar visits Egyptian frigate at Benghazi Naval Base
On 20 December, Libyan National Army (LNA) Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar visited the Egyptian frigate ENS Port Said (976) at the Benghazi Naval Base where he was received by the Commander of the First Destroyer Brigade of the Egyptian Navy and the commander of the...
Tetteh highlights concerns about human rights violations in Libya
In her UNSC briefing on 19 December, SRSG Hanna Tetteh gave an overview of the security and human rights situation in Libya. Tetteh said that following the agreement on new security arrangements in Tripoli, the security environment in the capital has stabilized to a...
Demonstrations in Dabaiba’s hometown Misrata call for fall of GNU
On 19 December, a large number of people participated in street protests in Misrata denouncing the country’s worsening political, economic, and social conditions. They demanded the dissolution of all existing political bodies, including the House of Representatives...