This week, the Presidential Council (PC) ramped up efforts to sustain the ceasefire, reduce military movements in the capital and restructure security forces.
On 10 June, upon returning from a UN summit in France, PC head Muhammed al-Menfi met with the Ceasefire Monitoring Committee in Tripoli to discuss the current security situation. Al-Menfi emphasized the need for full compliance with ceasefire decisions. He vowed to decisively address all violations, directly escalating them to his office for immediate action against offenders to uphold the rule of law and prevent a return to chaos. During this meeting, also attended by various other military leaders, al-Menfi highlighted the necessity of close cooperation with UNSMIL for rigorous implementation of ceasefire terms.
In a separate but related meeting, PC Deputy Abdullah al-Lafi met with Libyan Army Chief of Staff Muhammed al-Haddad and his Deputy Salaheddin al-Namroush. Al-Lafi received updates on efforts to solidify the truce, enhance understanding, and review organizational and field achievements. Discussions also addressed recent security breaches, aiming to reinforce discipline and trust. Al-Lafi stressed the importance of accelerating the committee’s work and ensuring full coordination among military leaders to sustain stability and thwart disruptions to peace efforts.
On 11 June, al-Menfi held a series of meetings with the Chief of Staff, his deputy, and a number of military leaders, as well as the commanders of the newly formed Disengagement Force and members of the temporary security arrangements committee. It was agreed that all forces and military vehicles from both sides would return to their barracks that evening at 8 pm local time under the supervision of the Disengagement Force formed by the General Staff. A joint committee was also formed to monitor any violations of the agreement and take action against any force that violates it.
Al-Menfi emphasized the importance of discipline and adherence to orders, urging all military formations to support the Disengagement Force in its assigned tasks. This force consists mainly of Libyan Army units, Border Guards and the Misrata-led Reserve Division of the Counterterrorism Force. It was agreed that meetings will resume and efforts will intensify until all armed elements are evacuated from Tripoli and the regular police and military forces can perform their duties to maintain security and stability.
The PC’s efforts were largely successful, with the rival armed groups returning to their bases and no major escalations occurring.
The return of forces from both sides to their barracks – including the Special Deterrence Forces (Rada) on one side and the 444 Brigade, the (Zintani) Public Security Force and the (Misratan) 111th Brigade took place without major incidents during the evening.
The same evening, Menfi issued Decision No.36 of 2025 banning all armed manifestations in Tripoli and prohibiting military movements within the city. Security enforcement is now solely entrusted to the Tripoli Security Directorate and the Military Police.
On 12 June, al-Menfi issued Decision No.37 of 2025 to form a joint military security force called the ‘Tripoli Security Directorate Support Force’ to secure the capital. The force will consist of six military and security agencies (the 444 Brigade, West Coast Military District, Rada, 52nd Infantry Brigade, Security Directorate Support Agency, and Public Security Agency). Each of them will contribute five lightly armed vehicles, four officers, and 80 security personnel. The Tripoli Security Director will be in charge of the joint force, and all its members will be under his direct supervision. The force will operate for three months and will be based opposite the Abu al-Layla Tower on the seafront. The Ministry of Defense will provide everything the force needs to carry out its work, including food, equipment, and supplies.
During the week, a number of minor security related incidents took place, including some clashes between young men from Abu Salim and the Security Directorate Support Agency. On 15 June, residents of Abu Salim protested against the ‘ongoing violations’ committed by armed elements, including from the Public Security Force, conducting raids and kidnappings in civilian cars under the pretext of combating drug gangs.