Kufra: The Unseen Conflict

Deep in the southeastern Libyan desert lies the oasis town of Kufra. This town, which sits along the roads to…

The Third Force: A Misratan Militia in Southern Libya

May 2016 SigActs:

02 MAY: LNA forces killed 7 IS fighters in the Qawarasha area of Benghazi as clashes there continued. Saiqa forces announced they had taken full control over the al-Tariya (الترية) area on the Western axis of the city. LNA Saiqa Battalion 2 discovered a mass grave in the Al-Faakat area, south of…

The Islamic State’s Strategy in Libya

Despite significant territorial losses in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State (IS) continues to…

Wilayat Barqa Releases “The Meaning of Perseverance 2” from Benghazi

Islamic State in Libya Activities: Week of 28 January-03 February 2016

(WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES)

28 January:

• IS published a picture set showing their forces raiding a PFG checkpoint south of Ras Lanuf. This…

Islamic State in Libya Activities: Week of 24 February-01 March 2016

24 February:

• Following a small deployment of the Rada Militia and local Sabratha fighters, over 100 IS fighters stormed important positions within the city of Sabratha including…

Libya Situation Update: 28 February — 02 March

1. 29 FEB: A Libya Dawn aircraft sunk a IS freighter near Sirte. Anonymous GNC…

Islamic State in Libya Activities: Week of 04–10 February

04 February:

• LNA Saiqa Forces supported by locals clashed with IS fighters in the Buhadema and Buatni Neighborhoods of Benghazi. A Saiqa Sergeant was killed by an IS sniper in Buhadema, and two IS…

Latest Dabiq Magazine Gives Insight into ISIS in Libya