by Client Client | Apr 18, 2023 | International actors
On 18 April, UN Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily briefed the UN Security Council on developments in Libya. He noted the significant symbolic value of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC) meetings in the last few weeks and their pledges to secure elections, renounce...
by Client Client | Apr 17, 2023 | International actors
On 17 April, the Government of National Stability (GNS) expressed concerns over the situation in Khartoum as fierce clashes between Sudan’s army and paramilitary forces continued to escalate. In a statement by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International...
by Client Client | Apr 16, 2023 | International actors
On 16 April, a Tripoli court launched an investigation into administrative irregularities at Canadian security contractor Garda World, resulting in many of the company’s workforce reportedly leaving the country the following day.
by Client Client | Apr 15, 2023 | International actors
On 15 April, the Government of National Unity (GNU) said it was following the ‘unfortunate events’ taking place in Khartoum, urging all parties to take the necessary measures to protect civilians and resume peace talks. This came after clashes erupted in Khartoum on...
by Client Client | Apr 13, 2023 | Libyan actors
On 13 April, Libya’s Internal Security Agency (ISA) released videos of what it claimed were the confessions of two Americans, who were arrested in Tripoli on charges of ‘Christian proselytising’. They were reportedly teachers at a private school in Tripoli and are...
by Client Client | Apr 13, 2023 | Libyan actors
On 13 April, Chief of Staff Muhammed Haddad met with his eastern counterpart, LNA Chief of Staff Abdurrazaq al-Nadhouri, in Benghazi as part of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) meetings on the reunification of Libya’s military and security institutions. The two...
by Client Client | Apr 12, 2023 | International actors
On 12 April, several employees of Canadian security contractor GardaWorld were arrested at Mitiga Airport in Tripoli by the Special Deterrence Forces (Rada) as they were reportedly unable to produce valid licenses for the hand guns they were carrying. As of 2 May,...
by Client Client | Apr 8, 2023 | International actors
On 8 April, US Special Envoy for Libya Richard Norland welcomed the security meeting held by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) in Benghazi during a phone call with UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily, saying he thanked him for his efforts to promote...
by Client Client | Apr 7, 2023 | Libyan actors
On 7 April, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) held a meeting in Benghazi that brought together military and security leaders from the West, East and South. Attended by UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily, the meeting aimed to enhance confidence among the...
by Client Client | Apr 5, 2023 | International actors
On 5 April, UN Special Envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily concluded his first official visit to Libya’s southern neighbours, Sudan, Niger and Chad, during which he discussed cooperation on border security and the withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya....
