June 18, 2019 - Libya Security Monitor

12 June – 18 June: LNA and ISIS clash over two days near Harouj

Jun 18, 2019 | ISIS

On 17 June, LNA forces claimed they observed ISIS elements between Sirte and Saddada. On 12, 14 and 15 June, clashes between LNA and ISIS fighters occurred in the Harouj mountains. On 14 June, ISIS released an Amaq report claiming to have killed fifty LNA fighters. On 15 June, ISIS claimed IED attack targeting LNA forces near Tmassah. On 11 June, security forces stopped two migrants on suspicion of being members of ISIS. On 8 June, the Algerian army fired upon a suspected ISIS armed group as they approached the boarder.

12 June – 18 June: Libyan found guilty on two terrorism-related charges in US court

Jun 18, 2019 | Other Jihadi Actors

On 13 June, a jury in a federal court in Washington found Mustafa al-Imam guilty on two terrorism-related charges in relation to the attack on a US diplomatic compound in Benghazi in 2012.

12 June – 18 June: Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia call for an end to the fighting in Tripoli

Jun 18, 2019 | International actors

On 12 June, foreign ministers from Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia held a meeting where they called for all belligerents involved in the fighting in Tripoli to stop and return to a political solution. On 13 June, Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi met eastern-based parallel House of Representative Speaker Aguila Saleh in Egypt.

12 June – 18 June: NOC claims “military presence” at Ras Lanuf oil terminal

Jun 18, 2019 | Libyan actors

On 13 June, the NOC released a statement expressing its concern over “an increased military presence” at its Ras Lanuf oil terminal. On 14 June, the RASCO chairman issued a statement denying the NOC’s claims. On 16 June, the GNA Prime Minister, Fayez al-Serraj, announced a new peace plan initiative, under the auspices of the UN.

Day: June 18, 2019

12 June – 18 June: LNA and ISIS clash over two days near Harouj

12 June – 18 June: Libyan found guilty on two terrorism-related charges in US court

12 June – 18 June: Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia call for an end to the fighting in Tripoli

12 June – 18 June: NOC claims “military presence” at Ras Lanuf oil terminal

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