Sudan, Libya military officials discuss security ties in Tripoli

April 5, 2026 (TRIPOLI) – A Sudanese military delegation held talks on Sunday with the Chief of General Staff of the internationally recognised Libyan government in Tripoli, agreeing to enhance intelligence sharing and security coordination.

Sudanese authorities maintain close relations with the Tripoli-based administration, which controls much of western and southern Libya.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have previously accused eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar of fuelling Sudan’s internal conflict by facilitating the transit of weapons from the United Arab Emirates to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Sudanese military officials also allege that Haftar hosts RSF elements at his bases, specifically citing the Ma’tan Al-Sarra base as a training and logistics hub for the paramilitary group.

The Libyan General Staff said in a statement that Lieutenant General Salahuddin al-Namroush received the Director of Sudanese Military Intelligence, Lieutenant General Mohamed Ali Sabir, to discuss bilateral cooperation.

The statement noted that the high-level meeting focused on strengthening military and security ties between the two neighbouring countries.

Al-Namroush highlighted the historical links between Libya and Sudan, adding that increased coordination was essential for regional stability.

The two sides discussed specific mechanisms to activate information exchange and security protocols to address shared border challenges.

They also agreed to expand military training programmes and the exchange of expertise to improve the readiness of both forces.

In June 2025, the Sudanese army accused Haftar’s forces of joining the RSF in an attack on the Triangle area in Northern State, near the border with Libya.