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                                    Libya Weekly
                                    Operational Preview
                                     April 11, 2021

                                     Prepared by:
                                     Risk Analysis Team, Libya
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Table of Contents
                                  Outlook .................................................................................................. 3
                                    Short Term Outlook .............................................................................................................................. 3
                                    Medium to Long Term Outlook ............................................................................................................. 3

                                  Executive Summary ............................................................................... 3
                                    Political Developments ......................................................................................................................... 3
                                    Security Developments ......................................................................................................................... 4
                                    Infrastructure ........................................................................................................................................ 4
                                    Coronavirus .......................................................................................................................................... 4

                                  Threat Matrix .......................................................................................... 5
                                  Key Dates .............................................................................................. 5
                                  Assessment ........................................................................................... 5
                                    Political Developments ......................................................................................................................... 5
                                    Security Developments ......................................................................................................................... 6
                                    Coronavirus .......................................................................................................................................... 6

                                  Regional Assessment ............................................................................ 6
                                    Tripolitania Region ................................................................................................................................ 6
                                    Cyrenaica Region ................................................................................................................................. 7
                                    Fezzan Region ..................................................................................................................................... 8

                                  Acronym List .......................................................................................... 9
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Outlook
                                  Short Term Outlook

                                  ▪   The political landscape in Libya continues to evolve at a pace. The new Presidential Council (PC)
                                      is driving forward, keen to realign international stakeholders and promote domestic reconciliation
                                      and reconstruction. The formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) is another major
                                      milestone in the country’s progress back to stability, but both the GNU and PC face a number of
                                      challenges in the coming months as the country prepares to move to elections in December.
                                  ▪   While the political environment is seeing significant movement, the military situation remains
                                      stagnant. The Sirte to Jufra frontline remains in situ, as do foreign fighters. The situation is however
                                      calm, although there remains the potential for isolated incidents in response to political
                                      developments. The 5+5 Joint Military Commission continues its work, but it is unclear how much
                                      progress can be expected this year with the GNU restricted in how much it can meaningfully shape
                                      the security track.
                                  ▪   COVID-19 continues to affect Libya and travel in and out through Turkey and Tunisia although, at
                                      present, PCR testing is helping to keep travel corridors open. The country is expected to begin its
                                      delayed vaccination program and despite localized lockdowns and curfews, coronavirus continues
                                      to have little effect on normal daily life.
                                  ▪   Crime (including carjacking's, armed robberies, murders, and kidnappings) remain common in
                                      many areas of the country with perpetrators exploiting local gaps in security to carry out attacks.
                                      Crime reporting remains high across all regions.

                                  Medium to Long Term Outlook

                                  ▪   The successful implementation of the new PC and GNU are notable achievements, putting Libya
                                      back on a path to unity, but many threats to this progress remain. In many respects, the GNU has
                                      been seen as a relatively weak body, but this could work in Libya’s favour, leaving the prime minister
                                      room to continue driving the process forward as he builds a broad support base across the various
                                      factions. The country is gearing up for elections in December 2021, an ambitious timeframe that
                                      will need various foundations to be laid in the months ahead by the new government.
                                  ▪   Islamic State continues to suffer attrition in Libya and remains mostly dormant from an operational
                                      perspective. However, political fragility will continue to present conditions in which the group could
                                      begin to reconstitute some of its capability and it retains a presence in the country. Increasing
                                      political unity could prove a motivating factor for the group to try and destabilise Libya as it moves
                                      towards scheduled elections in December. Other terrorist factions also remain active with some
                                      representing a kidnap threat, especially in more remote areas, while some have exploited the last
                                      conflict with the LNA to embed themselves within security forces in Tripoli.

                                  Executive Summary
                                  Political Developments

                                  ▪   The new Presidential Council has continued high levels of domestic and international engagement.
                                      The Prime Ministers of Malta and Italy as well as the EU Council President all visited Tripoli this
                                      week as a number of nations look to reopen their embassies and consulates. The return of
                                      international diplomats to Tripoli and Benghazi marks a new era after conflict saw many leave.
                                      Prime Minister (GNU) Abdulhamid Dbeibah also conducted visits to both Kuwait and the UAE.
                                  ▪   Bilateral relations with Greece have been restored after a visit by the Greek Prime Minister,
                                      Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to Tripoli. Efforts are now underway to reopen their embassy and consulate.
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                                  ▪   The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, launched the National Reconciliation
                                      Commission on April 05. The move is part of a comprehensive national reconciliation effort by the
                                      new government which saw a number of visits by both Menfi and Debibah to marginalized and

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areas in need of reconstruction through the week. National reconciliation efforts are expected to
                                      focus on reconstruction and the provision of services by the government, the latter of which is a
                                      key policy for the GNU.
                                  ▪   The legal committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) met in Tunisia this week and
                                      was able to agree on the constitutional norms. It is now due to present these along with its final
                                      report to the LPDF. This reportedly includes a mechanism for the President to be appointed by the
                                      HoR rather than a popular vote. Unconfirmed reports have suggested that the agreement was
                                      strongly opposed by six of the 18 committee members, all of who are reportedly linked to the
                                      Muslim Brotherhood.

                                  Security Developments

                                  ▪   The head of the Zuwara Security Directorate, Imad Al-Din Masoud Abaza, was detained by a
                                      suspected SDF force on April 06. The arrest triggered a demonstration at the entrance to the nearby
                                      Mellitah Oil & Gas Facility however reports indicate that the facility remained operational.
                                  ▪   SDF targeted security force elements in Tripoli as well through the week. On April 05, Ayan Anjim,
                                      a member of TRB who holds a command position at the Ain Zara/Ruwaimi prison, was arrested.
                                      On April 09, SDF carried out a raid at the 427 Battalion Border Guard Camp to arrest what they
                                      called “criminal elements.”
                                  ▪   Tensions between SDF and the General Security Agency (Zintani) have also continued in the Hay
                                      Andalous and Gorji areas after SDF again attempted to enter the area on April 04. As with previous
                                      incidents, the General Security Agency forced SDF to withdraw and fired shots into the air in a
                                      warning to stay out with tensions remaining high into the following day. On April 07, a minor clash
                                      occurred between the two armed groups.
                                  ▪   The General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons announced that two
                                      further mass graves were discovered in the Alrabet area of Tarhuna. These are the latest to be
                                      discovered in the area with reporting suggesting most, if not all, are dating back to the last offensive
                                      on Tripoli when the town was controlled by Kani Brigade (aka 9 Brigade after they aligned with the
                                      LNA). At least 300 bodies have been found so far in several mass graves in the town since the end
                                      of the conflict.
                                  ▪   Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has confirmed that one person was killed and two teenagers were
                                      wounded in a shooting at the Al Mabani Investigation and Deportation Unit in Tripoli on April 08.
                                      Indiscriminate shots were reportedly fired at detained migrants by guards after tensions rose in the
                                      overcrowded facility.

                                  Infrastructure

                                  ▪   The Man-Made River Authority (MMRA) announced that approximately 170 wells are out of service
                                      due to sabotage and illegal connections. The statement was made following a visit to the Al-
                                      Hasawna Water System to assess the effect of recent attacks on the feeding wells. The MMRA
                                      warned that the continued attacks and the inability to protect the project threatened the water supply
                                      in the west of the country.

                                  Coronavirus
                                  ▪   Prime Minister Debibah has received his first COVID-19 vaccination dose on April 10 as Libya looks
                                      to kick start its vaccination program. This came as Libya received 100,000 doses of the Sputnik V
                                      vaccination. This is the third shipment of vaccinations into the country and the second of the Sputnik
                                      vaccine which are being provided by the UAE. The GNU has announced that the vaccination of
                                      vulnerable groups, medical personnel, and the elderly is to start within the next few days.
                                  ▪   The COVID-19 curfew in Sirte was lifted on April 09 after a decision by the Steering Council. A
                                      partial lockdown is in place in Benghazi while lockdowns are still in effect in Sabha, Kabaw, Jadu,
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                                      and Gharyan however local reports suggest these are not being widely adhered to.

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Threat Matrix
                                   Region               Political            Terrorism          Militancy       Crime              Kidnap

                                   Tripolitania     High-Extreme               High               High           High                  High

                                   Tripoli              Extreme                High               High           High                  High

                                   Cyrenaica             High                Moderate             Low          Moderate        Moderate-High

                                   Benghazi         High-Extreme        Moderate-High           Moderate         High                  High

                                   Fezzan                High             High-Extreme            High           High                  High

                                   Sabha                 High             High-Extreme            High      High-Extreme               High

                                         Threat Scale           Minimal               Low           Moderate            High           Extreme

                                  Key Dates
                                  Date                                                   Occasion                               Comment

                                  April 12, 2021               Beginning of Ramadan                                        +/- 1 day

                                  May 01, 2021                 May Day                                                     Public Holiday

                                  May 12 - 14, 2021            Eid al-Fitr                                                 Public Holiday

                                  July 19, 2021                Day of Arafah                                               Public Holiday

                                  July 20 – 22, 2021           Eid al-Adha                                                 Public Holiday

                                  Assessment
                                  Political Developments

                                  Dbeibah and Kubis visit the UAE
                                  Late on April 07, Prime Minister Dbeibah met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
                                  al-Nahyan in the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed tweeted the following morning that it had been “an honour” to
                                  meet Libya’s new prime minister. He further stated: “Libya will overcome its challenges and we stand
                                  at the side of the Libyan people at this critical moment. The new road map will hopefully lead to stability
                                  and unity.” He also stated that the UAE “is looking forward to further growing these relations over the
                                  coming period.”

                                  The meeting was followed by a three-day visit by SRSG Jan Kubis who met with Minister of Foreign
                                  Affairs and international cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, State Minister
                                  of Foreign Affairs, Khalifa Shaheen al-Marar, and Diplomatic Advisor to the President, Dr. Anwar
                                  Gargash.
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Security Developments

                                  SDF actively targeting security force members
                                  The Special Deterrence Force (SDF) has been active this week, targeting members of other security
                                  forces.

                                  ▪   On April 05, the force arrested Ayan Anjim, a member of TRB who holds a command position at
                                      the Ain Zara/Ruwaimi prison. He was released soon after.
                                  ▪   On April 06, SDF was reportedly behind the arrest of the head of the Zuwara Security Directorate,
                                      Imad Al-Din Masoud Abaza, on the authority of the Public Prosecutor.
                                  ▪   On April 04, SDF attempted to enter the Hay Andalous area, resulting in shots fired by General
                                      Security Agency. Tensions continued to simmer until a minor clash occurred between the two on
                                      April 07 in which two people were wounded.
                                  ▪   On 09 April, SDF raided the 427 Battalion Border Guard/ Thunderbolt Camp in Salahuddin to arrest
                                      members for various crimes including carjackings, kidnappings, and prostitution. A clash ensued
                                      following the raid in which one fighter was killed.

                                  Coronavirus

                                  Reported cases have continued the recent upward trend with 5531 incidents reported compared to
                                  5445 last week. Libya has now received its third shipment of vaccines and is expected to begin its
                                  delayed vaccination program.

                                  Regional Assessment
                                  Tripolitania Region

                                  Significant Incidents
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 04 01:00, Tripoli Province, Abu Saleem: Two females were kidnapped by unknown
                                     perpetrators. The SSA responded to the incident.
                                  ▪ Armed clash - Apr 04 02:30, Tripoli Province, Hay Andalous: A dispute between SDF and members
                                     of the General Security Agency resulted in the discharge of weapons in the Tuesday Market area.
                                  ▪ Murder/ Execution - Apr 04 19:00, Tripoli Province, Suq al-Juma: A taxi driver named as Taha
                                     Ma'ref was shot and killed.
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 04 22:00, Sirte Province, Sirte: An individual was kidnapped in the al-Naqah area of
                                     the city.
                                  ▪ Arrest - Apr 05, Tripoli Province, Ben Ashour: TRB member Ayad Anjim was arrested by SDF
                                     (RADA) forces. He was reportedly released at some point on Apr 5 or 6.
                                  ▪ Security Operation - Apr 05 14:10, Al-Jafara Province, Aziziyah: A RADA security operation was
                                     reported in the Aziziyah area involving the use of searches and VCPs.
                                  ▪ IDF - Apr 06 00:00, Tripoli Province, Abu Sitta: A suspected IDF impact was reported in the area
                                     of the Diabetic Clinic on Al Shat Road.
                                  ▪ Arrest - Apr 06 06:00, Nuqat Al-Khams Province, Zuwara: The arrest of the Head of the Zuwara
                                     Security Directorate was arrested by suspected SDF personnel.
                                  ▪ Border Closure - Apr 06 12:00, Nuqat Al-Khams Province, Ras Ajdir: The border crossing at Ras
                                     Ajdir was reportedly blocked with sandbanks in response to the earlier arrest of the Head of the
                                     Zuwara Security Directorate.
                                  ▪ Demonstration - Apr 06 12:00, Nuqat Al-Khams Province, Mellitah Terminal: An armed group was
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                                     reported at the main entrance to Mellitah O&G complex. The gathering was in relation to the earlier
                                     arrest in Zuwara. The group withdrew after approximately 1hr.
                                  ▪ CP/ Roadblock - Apr 06 12:00, Nuqat Al-Khams Province, Ajaylat: CPs were established in the
                                     Sabratha and Ajaylat areas following the earlier arrest.

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▪   Demonstration - Apr 06 12:30, Nuqat Al-Khams Province, Mellitah Terminal: Protestors forced the
                                      closure of the main gate at Mellitah. The protest is in response to the arrest of the Head of the
                                      Zuwara Security Directorate.
                                  ▪   SAF - Apr 06 23:00, Tripoli Province, Wadi Alrabea: SAF was reported in the area of the MMR CP.
                                  ▪   Murder/ Execution - Apr 07 15:30, Al-Jabal Al-Gharbi Province, Gharyan: An individual was shot
                                      and killed in a targeted attack near Gharyan power station.
                                  ▪   Armed Clash - Apr 07 22:00, Tripoli Province, Tripoli: An armed clash was reported between GSA
                                      and SDF forces resulting in two injured.
                                  ▪   Armed Clash - Apr 08 19:00, Az Zawiyah Province, Sabratah: An armed clash was reported
                                      between a youth group and an unknown militia.
                                  ▪   Armed Clash - Apr 08 19:00, Al-Murqub Province, Zliten: An armed clash was reported in the area
                                      of Asmarya University.
                                  ▪   SAF - Apr 08Evening, Tripoli Province, Mabani IDU: One person was killed and two teenagers
                                      were wounded in a shooting at the Al Mabani Investigation and Deportation Unit (IDU).
                                  ▪   Assault - Apr 09 12:30, Misrata Province, Misrata: A number of expatriate staff reportedly assaulted
                                      members of the Municipal Guard after the latter had seized belongings.
                                  ▪   Murder/ Execution - Apr 09 14:50, Tripoli Province, Salahuddin: An armed group member was
                                      murdered.
                                  ▪   Armed Attack - Apr 09 16:30, Misrata Province, Wadi Zamzam: An armed group forced the closure
                                      of the Wadi Zamzam Municipal Building in protest over the appointment of a new mayor.
                                  ▪   Sabotage - Apr 09 21:00, Sirte Province, Acadouko Conference Hall: An armed group targeted the
                                      Audit Bureau office near the Acadouko Conference Hall. Items were also stolen.
                                  ▪   Security Operation - Apr 09 23:00, Tripoli Province, Simfero Salahuddin: SDF carried out a raid on
                                      the 427 Battalion Border Guard Camp/ Thunderbolt in Salahuddin, in an attempt to arrest armed
                                      group members allegedly involved in kidnappings, carjackings, robberies, and prostitution.
                                  ▪   Armed Clash - Apr 09 23:30, Tripoli Province, Simfero Salahuddin: A separate armed group
                                      reportedly responded to the SDF raid at 427 Battalion Border Guard Camp resulting in clashes with
                                      SDF. One fighter was killed while others received minor injuries. Further arrests were also made by
                                      SDF.
                                  ▪   Murder/ Execution - Apr 10 23:30, Nuqat Al-Khams Province, Ajaylat: Essam al-Taieb was killed
                                      in an armed confrontation with the Shalfuh militia.

                                  Cyrenaica Region

                                  Significant Incidents
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 04, Benghazi Province, Fuwayha: An individual was kidnapped by an unknown group.
                                  ▪ IDF - Apr 04 02:00, Benghazi Province, Bohdema: A suspected IDF launch was reported in the
                                     Bohdema area.
                                  ▪ Armed Clash - Apr 04 02:00, Benghazi Province, Laithi: An armed clash was reported in the Al-
                                     Laithi area.
                                  ▪ Armed Clash - Apr 04 03:00, Benghazi Province, Benghazi: A suspected armed clash was reported
                                     in the Al Hawari area.
                                  ▪ Armed Clash - Apr 05 00:00, Benghazi Province, Benghazi: An armed clash was reported in the
                                     Wahaisha area.
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 05 20:50, Benghazi Province, Fuwayha: An alleged member of the Internal Security
                                     Agency was kidnapped in the area of the Daqadosta Buildings.
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 05 23:00, Benghazi Province, Benghazi: Following an attempted kidnapping of
                                     Egyptian nationals an armed clash was reported between the perpetrators and the security
                                     response.
                                  ▪ Other - Apr 07 18:55, Al-Wahat Province, Ajdabiya: A conference being held by the Ajadibya youth
                                     forum was disrupted by Internal Security forces. The forum was primarily discussing the return of
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                                     IDPs, national reconciliation, and institutional security weaknesses.
                                  ▪ Armed Clash - Apr 07 19:30, Benghazi Province, Daryanah: An armed clash in Daryanah resulted
                                     in the death of a CID officer.

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▪   Kidnap - Apr 09 23:00, Benghazi Province, Benina Airport: An employee of Libyan Airlines was
                                      reported to have been kidnapped near Benina Airport.
                                  ▪   Murder/ Execution - Apr 10 21:00, Benghazi Province, Garyounis: The bodies of three unidentified
                                      females were found in the Garyounis area. The victims were believed to have been kidnapped.

                                  Fezzan Region
                                  Significant Incidents
                                  ▪ Armed Robbery - Apr 04 12:30, Sabha Province, Bardi: A truck driver was the victim of an armed
                                     robbery in the Bardi area.
                                  ▪ Armed Robbery - Apr 04 13:30, Sabha Province, Sabha: A local national was the victim of an
                                     armed robbery in the Secondary area.
                                  ▪ Murder/ Execution - Apr 04 18:00, Murzuq Province, Umm Al-Aranib: A local national was shot and
                                     killed.
                                  ▪ Armed Robbery - Apr 05 23:00, Sabha Province, Sabha: A Sudanese national was killed during an
                                     armed robbery.
                                  ▪ Murder/ Execution - Apr 06 00:00, Sabha Province, Sabha: Two African nationals were killed in a
                                     targeted attack.
                                  ▪ Threat Warning - Apr 07, Wadi Al-Hayaa Province, Sharara Oilfield: PFG members threatened to
                                     force the stoppage of export operations on Shahara Oil field if their field allowance payment is not
                                     reinstated within two weeks.
                                  ▪ Armed Robbery - Apr 07 12:30, Sabha Province, Sabha: A truck driver was robbed of cash, phones
                                     and other valuables in the area of the Arts Faculty.
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 07 20:00, Sabha Province, Samnu: Three local nationals were kidnapped in the al-
                                     Zighan area.
                                  ▪ Carjacking - Apr 08 13:00, Sabha Province, Abdul Kafi: An armed carjacking was reported in the
                                     Abdul Kafi area.
                                  ▪ Murder/ Execution - Apr 08 21:00, Wadi Al-Hayaa Province, Obari: An individual was reportedly
                                     detained, tortured, and killed in the Obari area.
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 08 23:00, Sabha Province, Mansheya: Three Sudanese nationals were reportedly
                                     kidnapped in the Mansheya area.
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 09 12:00, Sabha Province, Sabha: A child was kidnapped and possibly killed in an
                                     incident in the Secondary area.
                                  ▪ Armed Robbery - Apr 10 19:00, Sabha Province, Balqees Clinic: Ismail Amoush Al-Targi was killed
                                     during an armed robbery near the Balqees Clinic.
                                  ▪ Kidnap - Apr 10 20:00, Al-Jufra Province, Sawknah: Three Egyptian nationals were kidnapped
                                     between Sawknah and Hun.
                                  ▪ Armed Clash - Apr 10 22:30, Sabha Province, Jadid Agricultural Area: An armed robbery in which
                                     the victim died earlier in the day resulted in armed clashes.

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Acronym List
                                  AQ - Al-Qaeda
                                  BAM – Al Bunyan Al Marsous (Misratan-led)
                                  BDB – Benghazi Defense Brigade / Saraya Defend Benghazi (SDB) (Al Qaeda-aligned – AAS and
                                  RSCB associated/umbrella group)
                                  CBL – Central Bank of Libya
                                  CNI – Critical National Infrastructure
                                  DACOCT - Deterrence Apparatus for Combating Organized Crime and Terrorism
                                  DDR - Disarmament, demobilising and reintegration
                                  DF – Direct Fire
                                  DPF – Derna Protection Force (an amalgamation of all militias in Derna, including the MSCD)
                                  GECOL – General Electricity Company of Libya
                                  GMMR – Great Man-made River
                                  GNA – Government of National Accord (2016)
                                  GNC – General National Congress (2012)
                                  GNU – Government of National Unity (2021)
                                  GTUC - Greater Tripoli Union Council (Tripoli militias and others, established in June 2020)
                                  HNEC – High National Elections Commission
                                  HoR – House of Representatives (Tobruk-based)
                                  IDF – Indirect Fire (mortars/rockets)
                                  IDP - Internally Displaced Persons
                                  IED - Improvised Explosive Device
                                  IOC - International Oil Company
                                  IS - Islamic State
                                  LIFG – Libyan Islamic Fighting Group
                                  LNA – Libyan National Army
                                  LNG – Libyan National Guard
                                  LPA – Libyan Political Agreement (2015)
                                  LPDF - Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (2020)
                                  LROR - Libyan Revolutionary Operations Room
                                  MoD - Ministry of Defense
                                  MoF - Ministry of Finance
                                  MoFA - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
                                  MoHE - Ministry of Higher Education
                                  MoI - Ministry of Interior
                                  MoJ - Ministry of Justice
                                  MoO - Ministry of Oil
                                  MoT - Ministry of Transportation
                                  MSCD – Mujahideen Shura Council of Derna (AQ aligned)
                                  NFDK - No Further Details Known
                                  NGO - Non-Governmental Organisation (aid/charity)
                                  NOC – National Oil Company
                                  NSG – National Salvation Government (GNC)
                                  NSTR - Nothing Significant To Report
                                  PC – Presidency Council (GNA)
                                  PG – Presidential Guard
                                  PFG- Petroleum Facilities Guard
                                  RPG - Rocket Propelled Grenade
                                  RSCB - Revolutionary Shura Council of Benghazi
                                  RTA - Road Traffic Accident
                                  SAF - Small Arms Fire
                                  SDB – Saraya Defend Benghazi / Benghazi Defense Brigade (BDB) (Al Qaeda-aligned – AAS and
                                  RSCB associated/umbrella group)
                                  SDF – Rada Deterrence Force/ Special Deterrence Force/ Rada
                                  Technical - An improvised weapon-mounted pick-up truck
                                  TPF – Tripoli Protection Force (TRB, Nawasi 8 Force, Bab Tajoura Brigade and Ghneiwa umbrella
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                                  UXO - Unexploded Ordnance

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