UAE rejects proposed Algerian UN Envoy

On 23 June, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, submitted a proposal to the UN Security Council (UNSC) for former Algerian diplomat, Sabri Boukadoum, to become the new Special Envoy of the UN to Libya. However, the UAE vetoed the appointment, rejecting it on...

Tajoura groups shoot at Dabaiba convoy

On 23 June, armed groups in Tajoura mobilised in eastern Tripoli and closed roads leading to Mitiga International Airport, including al-Shaat Road. Armed groups were reportedly protesting Rada’s release of Ali Drider from Mitiga Prison. Drider is understood to have...

SSA launches major naval operation

On 18 June, the Vice President of the Stability and Support Apparatus (SSA), Hassan Bouzuriba, announced the launch of an SSA naval operation along Libya’s western coastline (from Tripoli to Zuwara), aimed at curbing illegal migration and smuggling. According to the...