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.
Dabaiba heads meeting on western region security
On 4 June, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba discussed the security situation in western Libya, including Ras Ajdir, in a meeting with the mayors of the West Coast Municipalities, Libyan Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Muhammed al-Haddad, the Zawiyya Director of Security,...
Ambassador Mihraje meets Haftar in French business visit to Benghazi and Derna
French Ambassador to Libya Mostafa Mihraje spent several days in the East, leading a delegation of around 10 French companies to Benghazi and Derna on 3 and 4 June, led by MEDEF International. They were there to seek reconstruction contracts, meeting with Belqassim...
Clashes erupt in Zawiyya following arrest (and release) of militia leader al-Kabu
On the evening of 2 June, there were violent clashes in Zawiyya between rival militias following the arrest of notorious militia leader and smuggler Abdu al-Kabu, who is wanted by the Attorney General. Only a few hours after his arrest, militias aligned to al-Kabu...
UNSC extends Irini mandate
On 31 May, the UNSC voted to extend the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Irini, with six members (including Russia and China) abstaining. The UNSC extended UNSC Resolution 2292 (2016) for another year with the adoption of Resolution 2733 (2024).
Russian deputy MoD Yevkurov back in Benghazi as LNA-Russia ties deepen
On 31 May, Russian Deputy Minister of Defence (MoD) Yunus-bek Yevkurov and his delegation arrived in Benghazi for a working visit. He was received at Benina Airport by the Government of National Stability (GNS) MoD Ahmed Houma, the Director of the Office of the Libyan...
UNSMIL hosts GNU and LNA for security workshop
On 30 and 31 May, UNSMIL held a workshop in Tunis which brought together representatives from the Government of National Unity (GNU) Ministries of Defense and Interior, Prime Minister Office, the Libyan National Army (LNA), the National Security Council, the National...
Libyan delegation participates in Turkish military exercise
On 29 and 30 May, the Libyan Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Muhammed Haddad led a Libyan military delegation to participate in the Turkish military exercises ‘EFES2024.’ This included forces from the Army and Navy Command, the Supply and Logistics Authority, and military...
Eastern and western MoIs take action after riots at football matches
On 29 May, following an attack on the Khoms football fan bus in Tajoura, Minister of Interior (MoI) Emad Trabelsi instructed the Security Directorates to increase surveillance of football matches in future in order to prevent fan riots. On the same day, Government of...
Anti-Haftar protests break out in al-Bayda
On 27 May, there were protests in al-Bayda in eastern Libya against Haftar, with some protestors pulling down his pictures, following an attack on the bus belonging to the al-Akhdar Team in Benghazi.