Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Welcomes Release of Humanitarian Workers After 5 Months Captivity
11 November 2015 - The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, Ali Al-Za’tari, welcomes the release of two Libyan humanitarian workers affiliated with aid agencies and expresses gratitude to all those who assisted…
Libyan Women Present Their Action Plan for Peace
On 10 November 2015, Libyan women participants in the Libyan Women Action Plan for Peace presented their unified vision to the international community at a conference at the United Nations Palais des Nations in Geneva. The…
Note to correspondents—statement by SRSG for Libya, Bernardino Leon
12 November 2015 - I am aware of the report today in the New York Times about Libya and alleged activities in contravention of United Nations Security Council resolutions. In light of this report, I have decided to request a…
Deadly violence and abuses continue to grip Libya with civilians bearing the brunt
GENEVA / TUNIS (16 NOVEMBER 2015) – Libya continues to be embroiled in political strife and deadly violence, with multiple armed conflicts affecting several regions, and contributing to a general breakdown of law and order…
Note to correspondents – United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) leadership transition
New York, 16 November 2015 - Mr. Martin Kobler will assume his position as Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on 17 November. Mr. Kobler…
Martin Kobler: Working Together for Peace, Security and Prosperity
17 November 2015 – Today, I assume my responsibilities as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) full of hope and determination that together…
Libyan Journalists tackle the challenge of widespread impunity
Tunis – 16 November 2015 – As part of commemorations marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Libyan journalists and Human Rights activists have recommended a number of concrete proposals…
Launch of Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya 2015/16 to Assist 2.4 Million People in Need
20 November 2015 - The Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya 2015-16 to address the needs of 2.4 million people who require some form of humanitarian assistance was launched in Geneva on Friday 20 November 2015.Opening the…
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Excerpts from SRSG for Libya Martin Kobler Press Conference in Tobruk, 21 November 2015
Mr. Minister, Mr. second vice president of the House of Representatives, Dear colleagues from the press, members of the House of Representatives. Thank you very much for receiving me here in such ... atmosphere. This is a…
Kobler to Tobruk and Tripoli: Libyan People Deserve Peace, Prosperity; Time to Form Accord Gov.
23 November 2015 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General Martin Kobler, on his first visit to Libya, pressed for the urgency of a rapid signature of the political agreement and the establishment of a Government of…
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS In response to questions regarding an agreement signed by Libyan tribes
New York, 24 November 2015 - In response to questions about the agreement for Libya, the Spokesman has the following to say: The agreement brokered by Qatar is an important development and we hope it will indeed end the inter…
Technical Civil Servants from Across Libya Seek to Develop Aid Coordination and Delivery Mechanism
Tunis, 26 November 2015 - A UN-organized meeting of Libyan specialists involved in aid coordination in key national institutions from across Libya convened in Tunis on 25-26 November 2015 with a view to improve aid…