by Jason | Mar 3, 2021 | Libyan actors
This week was marked by the resurfacing of allegations of bribery at the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) in a UN Panel of Experts report that is due to be presented to the UN Security Council (UNSC). On 28 February, AFP stated that a report recently submitted...
by Jason | Feb 24, 2021 | ISIS
On 14 February, a state of alert was issued following reports that ISIS was planning a Vehicle Borne IED (VBIED) attack on the Tellil Tourist Complex while the ‘Ghadames bloc’ of the HoR gathered in Sabratha on 15 February. No attack occurred. ISIS formerly had...
by Jason | Feb 24, 2021 | International actors
This week, members of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) met with Russian officials to discuss the presence of Russian operatives in Libya and further details emerged pertaining to military services provided to Libya National Army (LNA) Commander, Khalifa Haftar,...
by Jason | Feb 24, 2021 | Libyan actors
This week was marked by the alleged assassination attempt of the Government of National Accord’s (GNA’s) Minister of Interior Fathi Bashaagha, following skirmishes in western and southern Libya earlier in the week during the 17 February celebrations. On 16 February,...
by Jason | Feb 17, 2021 | ISIS
No relevant developments.
by Jason | Feb 17, 2021 | International actors
This week Egypt and Russia sought to consolidate relations with Libya’s newly elected executive authority. On 8 February, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, spoke to the new Prime Minister designate for Libya, Abdul Hameed Dabaiba, and the new President of...
by Jason | Feb 17, 2021 | Libyan actors
This week, as the new Prime Minister designate, Abdul Hameed Dabaiba consolidates his potential support, Mohammad Menfi, the newly elected President of the reformed Presidential Council, embarked on a four-day tour of eastern Libya. On 11 February, the new President...
by Jason | Feb 10, 2021 | ISIS
No relevant developments.
by Jason | Feb 10, 2021 | International actors
This week the UN Libya Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) selected a new transitional executive authority which was publicly accepted by Libya’s key stakeholders and the international community. On 2 February, UN published its Panel of Experts report on Sudan which...
by Jason | Feb 10, 2021 | Libyan actors
On 2 February, armed groups clashed near the Uqba Bin Nafi School in Sirte, resulting in at least two injuries. Those responsible for the fighting remain unclear as there have been competing reports in local media. One report claimed the Libya National Army’s (LNA’s)...
