News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

There is certainly no lack of Libyan will when it comes to securing the country's borders, but the difficulty the Libyans face is the shortage of modern equipment, technology, experienced personnel and not least the lack of comprehensive plan to ensure the vast frontier is sealed to militants as…

Tripoli, 27 May 2013: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) would like to alert all media and social media users that the document being circulated and distributed under the title "Minutes of Meeting of the Preparatory Session of the First National Conference on Human Rights/Benghazi…

Tripoli 29 May 2013 - It is no secret that the drafting of the Constitution and the preparations involved are of special significance to Libya's democratic transition towards stability and prosperity. Representation and meaningful participation of women in the Constitution-Drafting Assembly and in…

I am pleased to join this session as you are about to conclude your conference on Human Rights in Libya. One cannot overemphasize that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is greatly interested in your efforts and all similar endeavors; it is also keen to accompany attempts aiming at…

Tripoli, 09 June 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya expresses its deep concern regarding the violence yesterday in Benghazi that claimed the lives of many people and left many others injured. UNSMIL conveys its condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes those injured a…

Tripoli, 16 June 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the armed attacks against the legitimate security institutions of the Libyan State in Benghazi and expresses deep regret for the loss of life as a result of the violence. The Mission calls on all Libyans to rally…

TRIPOLI, 15 June 2013 – On Thursday 13 June 2013, eleven (11) police officers graduated, after an intensive 5-day training session on child protection and child rights which was held at the General Academy Training facility of the Ministry of Interior. The training which was undertaken through the…

Mr. President, 1. On 8 June, Benghazi witnessed a tragic event, with a considerable loss of life, the greatest in east Libya since the Revolution. What started as a peaceful demonstration outside the barracks of an armed brigade in Benghazi deteriorated into an exchange of fire leaving many dead and…

The number of forcibly displaced people in the world continues to rise. There are now more than 45 million refugees and internally displaced people – the highest level in nearly 20 years. Last year alone, someone was forced to abandon their home every four seconds. War remains the dominant cause…

On 18 June, the members of the Security Council heard a briefing on the situation in Libya from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Tarek Mitri. The Members of the Security Council welcomed the progress made by the Libyan…

(Video inside) 18 Jun 2013 - Informal comments to the media by Mr. Tarek Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

Joint Press release Issued by Office of media at the Ministry of Education and the communications department at UNICEF Office in Tripoli TRIPOLI, 24 June 2013 – Today, Monday 24 June 2013, The Minister of Education Mr Ali Abed and UNICEF Libya Country Director Mr Carel de Rooy, signed an agreement…