The Libyan Presidential Guard was established in May 2016 by the internationally recognised

Government of National Accord The Government of National Accord ( ar, حكومة الوفاق الوطني) was an interim government for Libya that was formed under the terms of the Libyan Political Agreement, a United Nations–led initiative, signed on 17 December 2015. ...

to protect politicians, government buildings, and other "sensitive sites including maritime, air and land borders, the sources and supply of water and electricity power plants." The Presidential Guard is intended to be a politically neutral force unaffiliated with any of the factions in the

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. In June 2017, it was reported that the Guard had 4,000 recruits in Tripoli on different assignments.Interview: Libyan general requests UNSC to exclude Libyan Presidential Guard from arms embargo
Xinhua. Published 19 June 2017. Members of the Presidential Guard were allegedly involved in a corruption scandal. Commanders: *Major General Najmi al-Nakua (1 September 2016 – 24 October 2018) *Major General Dhiya-Aldeen al-Amrouni (24 October 2018 – present)Chair of PC appoints new commander for Presidential Guard
Libya Observer. Published 25 October 2018.

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