Special Representative of Secretary-General for Libya Mr. Tarek Mitri Takes Up Post
Tripoli, 18 October 2012 - The new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Mr. Tarek Mitri, has taken up his post in Tripoli to lead United Nations efforts to assist Libya in its democratic transition. "I…
United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) statement on the situation in Bani Walid
Tripoli, 20 October 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Mr. Tarek Mitri, praises the huge efforts exerted by President…
Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General On Bani Walid, Libya
New York, 21 October 2012 - The Secretary-General is alarmed by the fighting in and around the Libyan city of Bani Walid, and in particular the reports indicating growing civilian casualties due to indiscriminate shelling…
The Secretary-General video message on United Nations Day, 24 October 2012
Every year on UN Day, we celebrate the United Nations and the values of its founding Charter. This year, at a time of turmoil and global transition, we reaffirm our pledge to the peoples of the world: To stop the wars... To…
UN Special Representative Welcomes Formation of New Libyan Government
Tripoli, 1 November 2012- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Mr. Tarek Mitri, welcomes the formation of the new Libyan Government, and…
Wide view of the Security Council meeting on the situation in Libya, as the Council hears via video link from Tarek Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
UN Photo / JC McIlwaine
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Briefing by Mr. Tarek Mitri SRSG for Libya - Meeting of the Security Council 8 November 2012
(As Delivered) Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, 1. I am pleased to be briefing you for the first time in my capacity as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya. I will take this…
- International and National Days
UNSG's message on Int. Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Millions of women and girls around the world are assaulted, beaten, raped, mutilated or even murdered in what constitutes appalling violations of their human rights. From battlefield to home, on the streets, at school, in the…
United Nations Visits Southern Libya
Sabha, 25 November 2012 - A joint United Nations mission led by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General Georg Charpentier travelled to the Libyan South on 19-24 November, visiting the cities and environs of…
Special Representative of Secretary-General Visits Benghazi
Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya, Mr. Tarek Mitri, visited Benghazi on 29 November 2012 to meet with the city's Local Council, civil society organizations, the new police commander and other political…
Post-Election Workshop to Build on Achievement, Draw Lessons for Future Pollings
A workshop organized by High National Election Commission examined ways to build on Libya's first such experience in 42 years and prepare the ground for better polling in the future. Over 80 Libyans and foreigners from groups…
Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Tripoli – Libya (Photo story)
Disabled athletes, former rebels and other Libyans commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Monday 3 December 2012. The gathering at a Tripoli conference hall aims to promote an understanding of…
Photo story - Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Tripoli – Libya
Disabled athletes, former rebels and other Libyans commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Monday 3 December 2012. The gathering at a Tripoli conference hall aims to promote an understanding of…