This paper examines the rise and fall of hybrid security sector institutions in Libya, and the political interests at stake in security sector reform. It charts the evolution of the Libyan army, the SSC, and the LSF, as well as their interaction with the transitional authorities. The paper thereby contributes to an understanding of …
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What is really going on in Libya?
Ever since the fall of the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has been living in a state of ‘multiple sovereignty’ which will not end without casualties
Benghazi suburb evacuated amid fierce battles for control of Libya’s second city
Benghazi residents were evacuated as army announced near total control of the city and militia groups denied reports of army success
Benghazi suburb evacuated amid fierce battles for control of Libya's second city
Benghazi residents were evacuated as army announced near total control of the city and militia groups denied reports of army success
Ansar Al-Sharia moves to consolidate power in Derna as locals look to liberation by Libyan army
Following last week’s opening of an Islamic Court in Derna, the Shoura Council of Islamic Youth (SCIY), controlled by Al-Sharia, is now moving to set up a civil administration for the town and area that they now call the Province of Cyrenaica (Wilayah Barca, ولاية برقة), part of the Islamic …
Several dead in violence in Libya's Benghazi
Clashes in the city and a suicide attack at a security checkpoint east of Benghazi leave at least 11 people dead.
Libya orders army to advance on capital
Libya’s internationally recognized government ordered on Tuesday its military, led by renegade General Khalifa Haftar, to advance on the capital Tripoli and called for a civil disobedience there against armed Islamist groups.
Operation Dignity expects Benghazi battles to end in a week as further reinforcements arrive
Operation Dignity leaders expect to take complete control of Benghazi within a week despite almost continuous fighting in the city since the pro-government forces launched their counter attack on Wednesday.
Sisi and Bashir to aid Libya against militias
Egyptian and Sudanese presidents agree to support Libya’s state institutions, particularly the army, during Cairo talks.
Security and decentralisation are my top priorities: Thinni
Prime Minister Thinni said that his government had four main priorities that it had presented to the HoR which it had to focus on in its short period of office. These could be summarised in security and decentralisation, he said.