News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

07 May 2015 - In line with UNSMIL’s efforts to support and build the capabilities of Libyan cadres, the Women’s Empowerment Unit at the Mission organized an event in the city of Djerba, Tunisia, on 3-7 May 2015 on how to cope and deal with violence in conflict zones. Technical support was offered at…

Tunis, Tunisia – 07 May 2015 - Marking World Press Freedom Day for Libya, UNESCO Tripoli Project Office in partnership with the Women’s Empowerment Section of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), organized a roundtable discussion on Women, Media and Peace. Celebrating the…

The tragic loss of hundreds of lives in the Mediterranean since-mid April highlights the critical importance and urgency of addressing the issue of migrants in transit through Libya en route to Europe, as unseaworthy boats carrying migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees continue to leave the Libyan…

11 May 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the attack against a Turkish vessel off the Libyan coast in which one sailor was killed and other crew members injured. The Mission regrets the loss of life and calls for a thorough investigation of the circumstances…

15 May 2015 - Armed groups across Libya are responsible for abductions of civilians including minors on account of their actual or perceived origin, opinion, family and political affiliation, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said in a briefing note published today. Those abducted…

Armed groups across Libya are responsible for abductions of civilians including minors on account of their actual or perceived origin, opinion, family and political affiliation. UNSMIL is calling on all parties to the conflict to immediately release all those held solely on the basis of their…

15 May 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns in the strongest possible terms the ongoing shelling of residential areas in Libya, including in Benghazi and Gheryan, and the consequent loss of innocent civilian lives, including children. The Special Representative of the…

TUNIS, 21 May 2015– The United Nations World Food Progamme (WFP) has resumed food assistance to support displaced people whose lives have been impacted by the continuing armed conflict in Libya.WFP is currently providing assistance for 51,000 of the most vulnerable Libyans who have been displaced in…

Tunis, Tunisia, 19 May 2015 - UNDP and UNICEF jointly launched the Libyan Civil Society Organizations’ mapping report providing a detailed database with information on the nature of activities in the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, Zawiya and Zuwara. The results will serve as a useful…

On Thursday May 21, 2015, the International Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is pleased to support the launch of the #Unite4Heritage campaign launch in Libya. Through this campaign, which is part of…

Tunis, Tunisia - The United Nations Mine Actions Service (UNMAS) and Arms and Ammunition Advisory Section (AAAS) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) have launched a four-week training programme for 20 Libyan participants to enhance Libyan capacity in humanitarian mine action and…

23 May 2015 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the string of suicide bombings that have taken place over the past few days in the areas of al-Qubba (19 May), Sirte (20 May) and Misrata (21 May), responsibility for which have since been claimed by the Islamic State. At a…