Libya

Libyan Presidential Council member Moussa Al-Koni informed Council President Mohamed Al-Menfi that he would not attend a political meeting scheduled for October 18. The proposed gathering included former parliamentary speaker Aguila Saleh, Government of National Unity Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, and High Council of State President Mohamed Takala. In a letter to Al-Menfi, Al-Koni said his boycott of Presidential Council meetings would continue until alleged institutional violations involving intelligence service decisions were addressed. He nevertheless expressed support for national consultations conducted through appropriate institutional channels.

Newly elected Libyan House of Representatives Speaker Al-Salihin Abdulnabi met Khaled Haftar, chief of staff of forces under the General Command, at the military headquarters in Al-Rajma near Benghazi. According to parliamentary spokesman Abdullah Bliheq, Haftar congratulated Abdulnabi on his election and assumption of office. The two officials discussed recent domestic developments and emphasized efforts to promote stability and unify Libya's state institutions. The meeting represented direct engagement between the new parliamentary leadership and the eastern military command following the contested parliamentary leadership change.

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya reported allegations of arbitrary detention involving Mustafa Al-Sheikh and Mohamed Al-Sheikh in the southern Libyan city of Ghat. Their whereabouts remained unknown according to the mission's statement. The mission demanded that the authorities reveal their locations, protect their physical safety, and inform their relatives. It further called for the release of unlawfully detained individuals or their referral to competent judicial authorities where lawful grounds for detention exist. The source did not identify the detaining parties or specify when the arrests occurred.

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya expressed serious concern over reports of enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, and abductions, specifically identifying Mohamed Sharafeddin Al-Fitouri and Abubakr Al-Jarari as missing in Tripoli. The mission called on the relevant authorities to disclose their whereabouts, ensure their safety and health, and immediately inform their families. It also demanded impartial investigations and accountability for unlawful detention. The report did not establish when the two individuals disappeared, identify those responsible, or confirm their current locations.

Libya's Interior Ministry organized a ceremony in Tripoli on October 8 marking the sixty-second anniversary of the country's police institution. The event was attended by acting Libyan Interior Minister Imad al-Trabelsi, Tunisian Interior Minister Khaled Nouri, and senior security officials. Participants emphasized police cooperation and the shared security interests of Libya and Tunisia. Al-Trabelsi also called for stronger efforts against smuggling and irregular migration. The ceremony included recognition of retired officers and police training personnel. This was a separate public event from the ministers' bilateral security talks.

Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of Libya's eastern-based General Command, issued a statement marking the sixty-second anniversary of the establishment and unification of the Libyan police institution. He described completing the unification of police institutions nationwide as an urgent national priority and called for practical steps to strengthen institutional coordination. Haftar also reiterated the General Command's support for modernization, improved training, technological development, and better employment conditions for police personnel. The statement outlined institutional priorities but did not announce a new agreement or completed unification measure.

Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of Libya's eastern-based General Command, met members of the reconnaissance and special operations battalion belonging to the reinforced Tariq bin Ziyad Brigade on October 8. According to the General Command, the personnel had completed advanced training courses in several friendly countries over a fourteen-month period. Haftar praised their discipline and training achievements and urged them to maintain operational readiness. The report did not identify the countries where the training occurred or establish the exact meeting location, limiting assessment of foreign military involvement.

Khaled Haftar, chief of staff under Libya's eastern-based General Command, received newly elected House of Representatives president al-Salihin Abdulnabi at his headquarters in Rajma, near Benghazi, on October 8. According to the General Staff, Haftar congratulated Abdulnabi on his election and discussed recent domestic political developments. Both sides emphasized efforts to promote stability and unify state institutions. The meeting took place two days after Abdulnabi's reported election to replace Aguila Saleh, making it an important interaction between the new parliamentary leadership and the eastern military command.

Libya's acting Interior Minister Imad al-Trabelsi held official talks with Tunisia's Interior Minister Khaled Nouri during the latter's visit to Tripoli on October 8. Al-Trabelsi received his Tunisian counterpart upon arrival at Mitiga International Airport. According to the Libyan government's official communications platform, the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral security cooperation, improving coordination between the two countries, and exchanging professional expertise. Both sides emphasized the importance of cooperation for mutual security and stability. The supplied report does not identify a signed agreement or specific operational measures.

A joint technical coordination team responsible for Libyan border security met at the Interior Ministry headquarters in Tripoli on October 8 to examine a proposed plan for integrating border security units. Participants included Border Guard chief Major General Mohamed al-Marhani, representatives of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development. The meeting addressed implementation procedures, the formation and responsibilities of field teams, institutional coordination, and monitoring mechanisms. The discussions formed part of efforts to improve cooperation between security institutions associated with Libya's rival authorities.

Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives elected Al-Salihin Abd al-Nabi as its new speaker on Tuesday, replacing Aguila Saleh after nearly 12 years in the post. The chamber also elected Tariq al-Ashtar as first deputy speaker and Misbah Douma as second deputy. The leadership change followed parliament’s approval a day earlier of rules limiting the speaker and deputies to a single 12-month term. Abd al-Nabi represents Tobruk and previously chaired parliament’s Libya-Türkiye friendship committee.

Libya’s House of Representatives elected Al-Salihin Abdul Nabi as its president during a session in Benghazi, ending Aguila Saleh’s tenure as parliamentary speaker, a position he had held since 2014. Parliamentary spokesman Abdullah Blehiq said Abdul Nabi was elected during a session chaired by second deputy speaker Misbah Douma. The election took place amid internal disagreements over parliamentary procedures and efforts to change the chamber’s leadership. The session was attended by 110 lawmakers.