NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES
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The Presidency of the Illegal Migration Agency confirmed that the agency’s Security Operations Department is continuing its field campaigns to apprehend violators and clear informal areas exploited by illegal immigrants. The department’s patrols launched this morning in the city of Al-Abyar, aiming to curb the phenomenon of illegal migration and informal gatherings, as part of a security plan to impose control on the ground and maintain security and stability. These efforts are part of the ongoing work of the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency to confront the negative phenomena associated with illegal migration, with an emphasis on enforcing the law and protecting the community from its risks.
- The Anti-Illegal Migration Agency thwarted an illegal migration attempt off the Libyan coast east of the city of Benghazi. In a statement from the presidency of the Anti-Illegal Migration Agency, the operation came after receiving accurate information regarding the suspicious movements of a group of migrants in the Sidi Ali area. A specialized force from the Investigation and Arrest Office moved to the targeted location, and the operation resulted in the seizure of a boat prepared for sailing with 35 illegal migrants on board. The boat and all its equipment were destroyed at the site to prevent its reuse in any illegal activity, while the detainees were referred to the Public Prosecutor’s Office to complete legal procedures.
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The Derna branch of the Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency has deported 79 illegal migrants to their countries of origin. The agency’s leadership affirmed that the deportation is part of its efforts to regulate and control the status of migrants within its jurisdiction, in coordination with the relevant security authorities. It added that this measure is part of a plan to curb the phenomenon of illegal immigration, while ensuring the humane and legal treatment of migrants in accordance with international laws and conventions.
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During the period of 12 to 18 October 2025, a total of 802 migrants were intercepted at sea and returned to Libya. The operations resulted in migrants being brought back to several ports, including 473 individuals to Tripoli and 329 to Zuwara. The data comes from IOM Libya’s weekly maritime update, highlighting the ongoing migration dynamics in the central Mediterranean.
- The Cities Reorganization Committee, headed by Major General Jamal Al-Amami, destroyed a large quantity of pills considered an alternative to the narcotic Tramadol. This was part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of mind-altering substances, conducted after the completion of necessary legal procedures and in the presence of representatives from the Public Prosecution. The destruction took place in the area beyond the “Gwairat Al-Mal” gate at the northern entrance of Sebha, in a move that confirms the commitment of the committee and security services to continue the security campaign aimed at tackling the phenomenon of narcotics and psychotropic substances.
NATIONAL POLITICS AND SOCIAL ISSUES
- The Supreme Council of the Amazigh of Libya announced its welcome of the efforts led by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) regarding the political roadmap. In a statement on Saturday, the Council stressed the need to move seriously towards ending the division and achieving a comprehensive settlement that meets the aspirations of the Libyans. It clarified that any political path must be based on a comprehensive dialogue that includes all parties without exclusion, emphasizing the importance of representing all Libyan components in the various upcoming transitional stages, to ensure fair elections that express the will of the people.
- The Electoral Management Office in Sirte announced the results of the municipal elections in the Gulf of Sidra and Jufra regions, which witnessed strong competition among the participating lists and individuals. The results showed the victory of the “Reconstruction” list in the Jufra municipality with 1,266 votes, followed by the “Palm Tree” list, which received 1,184 votes. At the individual level, Hamed Ojeili topped the list of winners with 720 votes, followed by Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Hadi with 520 votes, and then Munawar Ibrahim Al-Senussi with 369 votes. Meanwhile, the Gulf of Sidra municipality saw the “Consensus” list win with 2,699 votes, compared to 1,506 votes for the “Scale” list. As for the individual elections, Abdullah Akrim Amraja led the results with 1,541 votes, followed by Abdul Hamid Mohammed Ahmed with 1,029 votes, and then Mohammed Suleiman Omar with 569 votes.
- The Director of Security of Greater Benghazi, Major General Salah Huwaidi, gave an official statement in the presence of the head of the Criminal Investigation Department, Major General Ahmed Al-Shamekh, regarding the painful incident involving the death of a citizen and his seven children in the city of Benghazi. Major General Huwaidi confirmed that the preliminary investigations conducted by the competent security authorities suggest that the citizen, Hassan Al-Mabrouk, killed his seven children before committing suicide inside his private vehicle. He explained that the security services found the weapon used in the incident inside the car, which reinforces the murder-suicide hypothesis, according to the evidence and information available so far.
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Mohammed al-Sallak, former spokesman for the head of the Presidential Council, confirmed a clear duality between the American and UN plans. Despite agreeing on the general framework, they differ in many details, he stated in exclusive remarks to “Erem News.” Al-Sallak clarified that the United States is inclined to support its system of interests through trade deals and by securing the southern region—describing it as a gateway for irregular migration and terrorist groups and adjacent to African countries where Russian influence is expanding—noting that it does not appear to support a clear strategic option for a sustainable solution in Libya.
- The head of the Tobruk Elections Commission, Ali Al-Ta’ie, held a security meeting with the head of the sub-chamber for securing and protecting elections in Al-Butnan, Misrati Hassan, to develop a security plan for the voter registration application committees in preparation for the launch of municipal council elections for the third group in the Tobruk municipality, Monday. During the meeting, held at the Al-Butnan Security Directorate headquarters, they discussed enhancing coordination among various security agencies to ensure the electoral process proceeds in a safe and organized atmosphere. They also affirmed the readiness of the teams assigned to security duties at all electoral sites, according to a statement from the Tobruk Electoral Administration Office.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, met with the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, General Dimitrios Choupis. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance military cooperation between the Libyan Armed Forces and their Greek counterpart, and exchanged views on a number of issues of common interest, in a way that serves the interests of both countries and contributes to supporting efforts for security and stability in the region. Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar also met with Greek Minister of Defence Nikos Dendias as part of the series of meetings he is conducting during his official visit to the Greek capital, Athens.
- The Deputy General Commander of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, met with the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, at the Republican Palace in the capital, Minsk, as part of an official visit to the country. During the meeting, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar conveyed the greetings of the General Commander of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Abulqasim Haftar, to the Belarusian President. The meeting reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance relations between the two countries in several vital areas. Military cooperation topped the discussions, alongside exploring prospects for cooperation in the economic and investment fields.
- The President of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh discussed with the Italian Ambassador to Libya, Gianluca Alberini, the two countries’ efforts to consolidate bilateral relations and enhance channels of communication and cooperation in various fields. During the meeting in the city of Al-Qubba, the two sides addressed a number of files of common interest, emphasizing the importance of developing the partnership between Libya and Italy at the political, economic, and security levels. The two sides also exchanged views on the latest developments in Libya and the region. Both parties stressed the continuation of diplomatic coordination to serve mutual interests and contribute to supporting regional stability.
