News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Martin Kobler Welcomes the Statement of the Libyan Political Dialogue: Libyan People Eager to Have Strong Govt of National Accord 11 March 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, welcomes and strongly…

The members of the Security Council welcomed the meeting of the Libyan Political Dialogue on 10 March 2016, which reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the Libyan Political Agreement The members of the Security Council noted that the Political Dialogue valued the declaration signed by a majority of…

Are you eager to return home safely in Benghazi? And your home is located in areas that are now free of fighting? Beware! These areas remain a dangerous place due to landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) What to do when you come across suspicious and dangerous objects? Do Not Approach, Do Not…

16 March 2016 - The Sultanate of Oman and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya extended an invitation to all members of the Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to attend a consultative meeting, commencing on the 17 March 2016, on the draft Libyan constitution to be issued by the CDA and…

Martin Kobler Strongly Condemns Human Rights Activist’s Assassination in Derna: I am Shocked by this Heinous Murder 17 March 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, strongly condemns the assassination…

Statement of SRSG Martin Kobler to the Eighth Ministerial Meeting of Libya’s Neighbouring Countries 22 March 2016 “A united neighbourhood in support of a united Libya” Your Excellency, Minister Jhinaoui, Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to be here today and to have an…

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) has brought together 23 members of its Libyan mine action partners for a 5 day workshop, from 14 – 18 March, on the pillars of…

Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Mr. Mousa Al Kony The Secretary-General met today in Tunis with the Deputy Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Mr. Mousa Al Kony. The Secretary-General…

UN Envoy for Libya, Martin Kobler, Condemns Executions and Civilian Casualties during Clashes in Western Libya 29 March 2015 – The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, condemns the reported executions and…

UN Envoy for Libya, Martin Kobler, welcomes arrival of Presidency Council in Tripoli, urges peaceful and orderly handover of power. 30 March 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Martin Kobler strongly welcomes the arrival in Tripoli of the Presidency Council on 30 March 2016…

The Secretary-General welcomes the arrival of the Libyan Presidency Council in Tripoli on 30 March, which marks an important step in the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement. He calls on all actors to respect the aspirations of the overwhelming majority of the Libyan people for peace…