The new Head of the Presidential Council (PC), Mohammed Menfi, held discussions with the Prime Minister-elect, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, along with the 5+5 Military Committee, on the issue of unifying the military institutions.
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Al-Sarraj establishes “Stability Support Apparatus” in Libya’s capital
The Head of the Presidential Council, Fayez Al-Sarraj, established Monday a new security apparatus called “Stability Support Apparatus” to protect state institutions and headquarters as well as officials.
Read More »UNSMIL and Security Working Group for Libya reiterate full support to the Joint Military Commission and the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement
The co-chairs of the Security Working Group (SWG) for Libya, represented by the African Union, France, Italy, Turkey, and the United Kingdom and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held on Wednesday January 6th, a virtual meeting to discuss the security situation in Libya and ways to support …
Read More »Conflicts, Pandemics and Peacebuilding: New Perspectives on Security Sector Reform in the MENA Region
The Covid-19 pandemic is not only a health challenge. In the MENA region, against the backdrop of protracted conflicts, instability, and an overall deterioration in socio-economic conditions, the coronavirus crisis adds another layer of vulnerability and has already had long-lasting repercussions on human security across the region.
Read More »Backup forces of Libyan Army demand legitimate status under National Guard
The backup forces and brigades of revolutionary fighters, who took part in Volcano of Rage Operation, loyal to the Government of National Accord (GNA) urged the House of Representatives and High Council of State in Tripoli to activate the formation of National Guard, which was agreed on in 2015, as …
Read More »UNESCWA publishes preliminary study on governance and institutions in Libya
‘‘A Preliminary Study on Governance and Institutions in Libya: Reality, Challenges and Prospects’’ has been published by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA),
Read More »Libya’s Interior Ministry forms committee to include fighters among its personnel
The Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha issued a decision aimed to start containing armed groups and fighters at the Ministry and dismantling others.
Read More »Libya: GNA’s al-Sarraj appoints new defence minister, army chief
The head of Libya’s internationally recognised government has appointed a new defence minister and army chief after days of protests against poor public services and living conditions in the country.
Read More »Turkey says it is institution-building through military training in Libya
Turkey’s involvement in Libya has come a long way — from commercial diplomacy to proxy war and now institution-building. The new promise to build the Libyan army from scratch is what might set the Turks apart from many of the other foreign powers involved in the North African nation’s civil …
Read More »Has Haftar Been Removed From His Post?
The Libyan warlord faces an ICC investigation for his alleged role in mass grave burials and resistance from his allies.
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