UNDP Libya launches a the Stabilization Facility Plan for Libya during the senior officials meeting in Tunisia
The Stabilization Facility for Libya was launched today at the Senior Officials’ Meeting in Tunis in the presence of H.E. Dr. Taher Al-Jehaimi, Minister of Planning in the Libyan Government of National Accord, Mr. Rüdiger…
New Libyan Government highlights early priorities with international support
Tunis, 12 April 2016 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Kingdom (UK) co-chaired a meeting in Tunis to discuss how the international community can support the priorities set out by the new…
- Press encounter
Excerpts from Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Press Conference in Tripoli
17 April 2016 - Thank you very much; it’s a pleasure to be here today among you, the first time with the press here. I am just coming from an extensive meeting with the Presidency Council and this was a meeting among friends…
Italy contributes €1 million to help WFP support conflict-affected people in Libya
18 April 2016, Cairo – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €1 million from the Government of Italy to provide much-needed food assistance for vulnerable people affected by the ongoing…
UNESCO supports the trainings of Libyan journalists on conflict-sensitive reporting
Towards a Professional Media in Libya Amman, Jordan, 19 April 2016 - Within the framework of UNESCO’s regional programme supporting freedom of expression, two consecutive training workshops for Libyan journalists on conflict…
New funding just in time to ensure urgent assistance to Libya’s vulnerable
Tunis, 20 April 2016 - An injection of US$12 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has provided much-needed financing for priority projects from the Libya Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP)…
Martin Kobler Calls for Safe Evacuation of Civilians Caught Up in Benghazi Fighting
21 April 2016 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, calls upon all the warring parties in Benghazi to ensure that civilians are…
After tragedy at sea, Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya calls for urgent action to protect refugees and migrants in Libya
Tunis, 21 April 2016 – Humanitarian Coordinator and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari, has urged action following reports from the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) that…
Kobler Welcomes Significant Progress Made in Latest Draft Constitution Agreed on by CDA Members
Martin Kobler Welcomes Significant Progress Made in Latest Draft Constitution Agreed on by CDA Members 21 April 2016 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya…
Martin Kobler Expresses Disappointment at HoR Inability to Vote on GNA: It is Regrettable that Majority of Members are Denied the Right to Vote
Tunis, 21 April 2016 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler takes note of the statement issued on 21 April by members of the House of…
No time to waste" as Libya humanitarian funding hits just 18% of total required to deliver life-saving aid
No time to waste" as Libya humanitarian funding hits just 18% of total required to deliver life-saving aid Tunis, 25 April 2016 - Humanitarian Coordinator and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya…
Martin Kobler is Deeply Concerned by Daesh Attacks on Oil Fields; He Calls on all Parties in Libya to Respect PC Authority over Libya’s Resources
Tunis, 27 April 2016 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler is deeply concerned by recent incursions by the so-called Islamic State…