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.
Drasa tribe threatens ‘escalation’ over disappearance of HoR member Ibrahim al-Darsi
Anger and demands for information and accountability over the disappearance of House of Representatives (HoR) member Ibrahim al-Darsi have continued in the East. On 8 June, the al-Shuaib clan of the Drasa tribe complained during a tribal assembly that 21 days have now...
Dabaiba discusses Ras Ajdir situation with Tunisian president
On 7 June, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba had a phone call with Tunisian President Qais Saeed in which they discussed the situation at Ras Ajdir and steps to reopen the border crossing, as well as judicial and security cooperation related to prisoners and...
Rada condemned after releasing former national mobile force commander ‘Cheetah’ from Mitiga prison
On 5 June, the Special Deterrence Force (Rada) released the former deputy commander of the Tripoli Revolutionary Brigade (TRB) Adham Nassouf and a former commander of the (Amazigh) National Mobile Force (NMF), Adel Gloss al-Sifaw aka Cheetah, from prison in Mitiga....
Tensions rise in Misrata as Volcano of Rage veterans protest at PM’s office
On 5 June, Prime Minister Abdul Hameed Dabaiba and Libyan Army Chief of Staff (CoS) Muhammed al-Haddad negotiated with representatives of Operation Volcano of Rage veterans, who had been wounded during fighting, about their financial compensation. After the talks were...
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...
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...
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).