UNSMIL Deeply Concerned About Violence in Libya Condemns Attacks on Security Personnel and Civilians
Tripoli, 12 May 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses deep concern regarding the persistent violence across the country, targeting mainly personnel of various security entities and aiming at undermining civil peace and efforts to build State security institutions. In…
Libyan Authorities Reaffirm Commitment to the Agreement with the United Nations
Tripoli, 15 May 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) received a reply to a letter of protest sent by the Mission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the detention of Mr. Ahmed Ghanem, Senior Rule of Law Officer, upon entering the Al-Hadhba complex in order to attend a trial…
UN Calls for Immediate Cessation of Military Action and for Addressing Differences by Political Mean
Tripoli, 19 May 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its deep concern over the various acts of violence, including the assaults on official institutions and the terrorizing of civilians. UNSMIL condemns the grave security deterioration in the Eastern region resulting…
United Support Mission in Libya, EU Ambassadors, US Charge d’Affaires Meet Interim Prime Minister:
Government and Other Proposals to Address Crisis in Libya “Worthy of Discussion” Among All Political Forces The head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Tarek Mitri, ambassadors of European Union states and the U.S. Charge d’Affaires visited Interim Prime Minister Abdullah Al…
UNSMIL, EU Ambassadors, US Charge d’Affaires Meet Interim Prime Minister:
Government and Other Proposals to Address Crisis in Libya Worthy of Discussion Among All Political Forces The head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Tarek Mitri, ambassadors of European Union states and the U.S. Charge d’Affaires visited Interim Prime Minister Abdullah Al…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Libya
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by recent developments in Libya, in particular the growing military mobilization in and around the capital Tripoli. Armed confrontation risks negating the sacrifices made by the Libyan people during their struggle for freedom and human dignity, particularly…
UN Condemns Killing of Journalist Abu Zeid; Journalists Must Not Pay for Expressing Their Opinion
Tripoli, 26 May 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the assassination of journalist Muftah Abu Zeid, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper Berniq, on Monday 26 May 2014 in Benghazi. UNSMIL calls on the Libyan authorities to investigate this terrorist act…
UN Concerned About Benghazi Developments; Calls for End to Bloodshed, Space for Political Efforts
Tripoli, 03 June 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is following with deep concern the rapid developments taking place in the Eastern region, particularly in Benghazi. UNSMIL condemns the loss of lives and injuries among civilian and believes that the persistence and…
UNSMIL Deplores Assassination of ICRC Delegate, Calls on Authorities to Prosecute Culprits
Tripoli, 04 June 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) deplores the assassination of one of the International Committee of the Red Cross’ Delegates today, Wednesday 4 June 2014. This shocking crime targets the work of an international organization known for its integrity and…
Head of UNSMIL, Tarek Mitri, Announces Political Dialogue Initiative
Tripoli, 06 June 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced a political dialogue initiative involving various influential Libyan actors, during a press conference convened by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tarek Mitri on Thursday 05 June 2014 at the…
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Press briefing notes on Libya
Geneva, 06 June 2014 - We are deeply concerned by the violence in Libya that has led to a number of people being killed and injured in the east of the country, particularly in Benghazi - including people not directly involved in armed clashes. We urge all sides to exercise the utmost restraint to…
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Press briefing notes on Libya
Geneva, 06 June 2014 - We are deeply concerned by the violence in Libya that has led to a number of people being killed and injured in the east of the country, particularly in Benghazi - including people not directly involved in armed clashes. We urge all sides to exercise the utmost restraint to…