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…
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…
Tarek Mitri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council on the situation in Libya.
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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Briefing by Tarek Mitri SRSG for Libya - Meeting of the Security Council 09 June 2014
(Check against delivery) Mr. President, Esteemed Members of the Security Council, 1. There is a continuing sense of concern, among the Libyan people regarding the prospect of a protracted conflict. The crisis which has…
UN Stresses Importance of Dialogue, Postpones Dialogue Meeting
Tripoli, 11 June 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stresses the importance of holding a dialogue meeting among representatives of Libyan political forces and stakeholders to reach a national…
Towards a Calm and Objective Dialogue in Support of Libya’s Political Process
Tripoli, 10 June 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has called for a broad-based dialogue among all Libyan stakeholders to be held next week in Libya. The meeting aims at allowing the opportunity for…
Electoral Materials Arrive Ahead of National Elections
Tripoli, 15 June 2014 – Ballot papers, registration books and other electoral materials for Libya’s upcoming national elections arrived at Tripoli International Airport on Saturday 14 June 2014. HNEC Commissioner Abubakr Ali…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General Meets Ambassadors and Diplomats in Libya.
Tripoli, 18 June 2014 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Tarek Mitri, briefed ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions in Libya on the recent discussions at the Security Council as…
United Nations Address at the High National Elections Commission Media Centre Opening
Address of the United Nations presented by Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Deputy head of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Resident…
Security Council press statement ahead of 25 June elections in Libya
23 June 2014 - The members of the Security Council welcomed the holding of parliamentary elections in Libya on 25 June. They emphasised that these elections are an important step in Libya’s transition towards stable…
SRSG Tark Mitri comments on parliamentary election, while visiting a polling station and HNEC
Comments on the parliamentary elections by SRSG for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Tarek Mitri, while visiting a polling station and the High National Elections Commission in Tripoli, Wednesday 25 June 2014 “This election is…
United Nations Support Mission in Libya Condemns Assassination of Salwa Bugaighis
Tripoli, 26 June 2014 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the assassination of Salwa Bugaighis, the prominent Libyan personality and member of the Preparatory Committee for National Dialogue.Once…
Casting Their Ballots in Parliamentary Elections, Libyans Express Hope for Improvement (Multimedia)
Braving high temperatures and uncertain security conditions in some parts of the country, Libyans headed to the polls on Wednesday 25 June 2014 to participate in the latest step of the country’s democratic transition. Voters…