Libyan Women Conclude Three-Day Parallel Workshops on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and Woman’s Right and Political Participation
Representatives of Libyan women groups and women activists, from diverse backgrounds representing all areas of Libya, concluded today two parallel workshops. Divided into two groups, the participants attended two separate training sessions on Negotiations and Conflict Resolution as well as Women’s…
Towards a Professional Media in Libya
Towards a Professional Media in Libya Libyan managers and journalists agree on an action plan for media reform to promote national reconciliation and enhance freedom of expression Madrid, Spain – 3 June 2016 – A number of Libyan media managers and journalists have proposed a wide range of reforms to…
Open letter to all parties engaged in fighting in Benghazi
I wish to express my deep concern about repeated violations of international humanitarian law, some of which may amount to war crimes, which are recurring in Benghazi. Recent weeks in particular have witnessed the shelling of residential areas with civilians killed in the streets and a hospital…
The Netherlands and UNDP sign a Cost Sharing Agreement for 2 million Euros for the Stabilization Facility for Libya
Following the decision of the Stabilization Facility for Libya Project Board last week to initiate a quick assessment in Benghazi, Kikla and Obari, the Netherlands and UNDP signed today an Agreement for two million euros towards the Stabilization Facility for Libya.The Stabilization Facility is an…
- International and National Days
Martin Kobler Congratulates Libyan People on the Advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, congratulates the Libyans on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. He extends his warmest wishes to the people of Libya and the Libyan authorities.“It is also a…
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SRSG Martin Kobler’s Statement to the Security Council on the Situation in Libya. 06 June 2016
Check against delivery Statement of SRSG Martin Kobler to the Security Council 6 June 2016 Merci Monsieur le Président. Thank you, Mr. President. Monsieur le Président, Membres distingués du Conseil, Vous avez reçu le dernier rapport du Secrétaire Général sur les activités de la Mission d’appui des…
Martin Kobler Condemns in the Strongest Terms the Killing of 12 Prisoners in Tripoli, Urges Joint National - International Investigation
Monday 13 June 2016 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, condemns in the strongest terms the killing of 12 prisoners, which occurred on 9 June 2016 in Tripoli, after their release was ordered by the…
DSRSG for Libya Ali Al-Za'tari Condemns Airstrikes Killing and Injuring Civilians in Derna
16 June 2016 - Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ali Al-Za'tari condemns recent airstrikes in residential areas in Derna, which have led to civilian casualties. According to information received by UNSMIL, two children, two men and one woman have been killed, and six…
Germany Supports Children’s Survival in Libya
Tunis, 20 June 2016 – German Ambassador Christian Much and UNICEF Special Representative for Libya Ghassan Khalil signed today an agreement for a contribution to assist strengthening the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in Libya.“Children comprise around 40 percent of the Libyan population…
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MESSAGE ON WORLD REFUGEE DAY BY MR. ALI AL-ZA’TARI, THE HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR FOR LIBYA
20 June 2016 - New and recurring conflicts, and ever-more disturbing forms of violence and persecution, are driving people to flee in search of safety within their own countries, or to cross international borders as asylum seekers or refugees. Forced displacement at the global level has reached…