Month: September 2020

Eye On ISIS In Libya: Western Response

On 17 September, details emerged of a Russian-brokered deal negotiated in Sochi between the Presidential Council (PC)/Government of National Accord (GNA) Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeq (representing himself) and Khalid Haftar, the son of the head of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar. Neither the GNA/PC nor the National Oil Corporation (NOC) participated in or were signatories to the deal, and as such the deal could not be said to be binding on them. The following day, LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar gave a speech on television in which he announced that Libya’s oil ports would reopen, based on the agreement reached with Maiteeq. At this point, the NOC had the legal right to not restart production, but did not want to be seen to be blocking progress. On 19 September, the NOC announced the lifting of force majeure on ‘safe’ oil fields and ports. In its statement, the NOC added that it had instructed relevant companies to restart productions, but that ‘force majeure continues on the oil fields and ports that confirmed the presence of elements of Wagner and other armed groups that impede the activities and operations’ of the NOC.

Eye On ISIS In Libya: Isis in Action

On 21 September, the LNA claimed that its 128 Brigade and 116 Battalion had arrested an ISIS member in the town of Ghadduwah in southern Libya. The LNA reported that the individual was connected to a cell that had been recently raided by the LNA in the Abd al-Kafi neighbourhood of Sebha.

Deutsche Bank: Suspected of facilitating funds to Daesh in Iraq

The Islamic State’s infamous rule over vast areas of Iraq during 2014 and 2016 not only led to a humanitarian crisis, but also left the country’s economy depleted. Its expansion in Iraq, marked by its control over vast areas of the country, most notably capturing the city of Mosul in June 2014, also allowed the organisation to seize over 121 bank branches according to the Central Bank, in what was described as one of the largest bank robberies the world has ever seen. Across its operations, the Islamic State (Daesh) stole a total of approximately $830 million.

Bashaga and Dutch ambassador discuss cooperation in security training

The Minister of the Interior of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Fathi Bashaga, held discussions with the Dutch ambassador to Libya, Lars Toomer on Friday, regarding plans to establish professional security coordination and opportunities for joint cooperation in the field of security training.

Military reinforcement | Russian forces send large military column from Al-Qamishli to Ain Issa

Syrian Observatory activists have reported seeing large Russian military column of tens of vehicles carrying military and logistical supplies, heading from Al-Qamishli to Ain Issa. It is worth noting that the column set off from Al-Qamishli to Amuda and Tal Tamr in Al-Hasakah countryside, then it headed to Ain Issa in the northern countryside of Al-Raqqah. Meanwhile, Russian helicopters were seen flying over the area.

Mali: Décryptage : N’Daw/Goïta : écrire un nouveau contrat politique

Aussi Bizarre et saugrenu que cela puisse paraitre, c’est la première fois que le Mali a à sa tête un président et un vice-président. Une première dans l’histoire du Mali indépendant. Le colonel-Major à la retraite, Bah N’Daw, devient Président de la transition, et son cadet d’une trentaine d’années, le colonel Assimi Goïta, président du CNSP, devient son vice-président.