OHCHR press release: UN rights chief Zeid condemns attacks on human rights defenders in Libya
GENEVA (14 October 2014) – Human rights defenders, political activists, bloggers and media professionals have been under increasing attack from armed groups in Libya since mid-May, when fighting between rival factions…
UNESCO Condemns Vandalism of Cultural and Religious Heritage in the Old City of Tripoli
On 7 October, a group of gunmen stormed and vandalized the Karamanli Mosque, one of Tripoli’s most famous and beautiful mosques built by Ahmed Paschia in 1738. Ceramic tiles and marble decorations in the interior of the…
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Bernardino Leon interview with Alarabiya’s Panorama program, 16 October 2014
1- "As you may know we have had two meetings already, one in Ghedames where both parties agreed to start a political process, and the recent one in Tripoli. It was the first time after weeks and even months of confrontation…
UNSMIL: Initiative for Cessation of Military Operations in Kikla-Qala to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid
17 October 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is proposing a cessation of military operations in the areas of Kikla and Qala in western Libya for at least four days, effective at 00:00 on 18 October…
Leon and PM Al-Thini Agree to Focus Efforts on Peaceful Solution to Libya’s Crisis Through Dialogue
22 October 2014 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Bernardino Leon met on Tuesday 21 October2014 in Malta with Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah Al-Thini. Mr. Leon briefed the Libyan Prime Minister in…
SRSG Bernardino Leon Meets Libyan Parliament's Speaker Akila Saleh. Tobruk, Monday 27 October 2014
الممثل الخاص للأمين العام للأمم المتحدة في ليبيا، برناردينو ليون، يجتمع مع رئيس مجلس النواب الليبي السيد عقيلة صالح لإطلاعه على المشاورات المتعلقة بمبادرة الحوار والتحضيرات الجارية من أجل عقد الجولة الثانية للحوار. طبرق،…
SRSG Bernardino Leon in Tobruk, Speaking at a News Conference. Monday, 27 October 2014
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Bernardino Leon, with Libyan MPs speaking to the media after a meeting with the House of Representatives' members and its president. Tobruk, Monday 27 October…
Leon Arrives in Tripoli to Continue his Dialogue Efforts with the Libyan Sides. 27 October 2014
Mayor of Tripoli, Almahdi Alharati, welcoming the Special Representative of the Secretay-General for Libya, Bernardino Leon, upon arrival in the Libyan capital. Tripoli, Monday 27 October 2014
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SRSG Bernardino Leon’s Press Conference in Tripoli. Tuesday, 28 October 2014
The Special representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Bernardino Leon, during a press conference held today in Tripoli. Tuesday, 28 October 2014 Good afternoon. Thank you for being here today. As you know, this is my…
Women's Empowerment Workshop in Cairo/ Tuesday 28 October 2014
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Libyan Women Activists at the Arab League, Sharing Experiences on Constitution Drafting
ناشطات ليبيات فى لقاء مع المبعوث الخاص لدى جامعة الدول العربية في ليبيا، السيد ناصر القدوة والسفيرة إيناس مكاوي مديرة برامج المرأة في الجامعة العربية خلال زيارة ميدانية نظمتها قسم دعم المرأة في بعثة الامم المتحدة للدعم في…
Four-Day, UN-Organized Workshop “Libyan Women’s Demands for Constitution” in Cairo
Cairo, 01 November 2014 A workshop under the theme “Libyan Women’s Demands for Constitution” opened in Cairo on the weekend. Women members of the Libyan Parliament and the Constitution Drafting-Assembly, as well as other…