Libya Security Monitor
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LNA Advance Near Coast Seeks to Cut Off Rebel Strongholds
LNA Advance Near Coast Seeks to Cut Off Rebel Strongholds
Benghazi has been in a stalemate for months, caught between the Libyan National Army (LNA) and the Shura Council of Benghazi…
July 20–23 Situation Update
July 20–23 Situation Update
19 JUL: LyAF spokesman Nasir al-Hassi announced that the Libyan Air Force sank one ship carrying weapons and ammunition and attacked a…
Situation Update July 16–19
Situation Update July 16–19
16 JUL: ISIS forces allegedly set up a checkpoint in the Rawagha area, south of Sirte. (al-Wasat) [Analyst Note: The rumors indicate that…
Libyan Factions Sign Accord, but Questions Remain
Libyan Factions Sign Accord, but Questions Remain
On 11 July, a number of political actors in Libya signed a reconciliation agreement in Skhirat, Morocco. Brokered by the United Nations…
Ansar al-Sharia Releases “Repulsion of Aggression” Video of fighting in Benghazi
Ansar al-Sharia Releases “Repulsion of Aggression” Video of fighting in Benghazi
Ansar al-Sharia in Libya (ASL), the al-Qaida affiliated militant group, released a video on 17 July entitled “Repulsion of Aggression,”…
Situation Update July 7th-15th
Situation Update July 7th-15th
06 JUL: The GNC announced the reorganization of its armed forces into 11 brigades composed of militias that fought during the 2011…
Libya Situation Update 3–6 July
Libya Situation Update 3–6 July
02 JUL: Delegations from 33+ municipalities met in Tarjoura to reaffirm commitment to dialogue. The parties also confirmed their support…