UNSMIL Condemns Storming of State Council HQ, Expresses Strong support for Presidency Council
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, expresses his strong support for the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord…
Statement of SRSG Martin Kobler to the Ninth Ministerial Meeting of Libya’s Neighbouring Countries
Niamey, Niger, “A united neighbourhood for a strong Libya” Your Excellency, Minister Ibrahim Yacouba, Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to be here today to address you in this important forum. I…
THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL TO LIBYA MARTIN KOBLER MESSAGE ON UNITED NATIONS DAY
This year’s observance of United Nations Day occurs at a time of transition for Libya; a time for Libyans to come together in unity. A time to decide on a path forward towards one government, one parliament and one army. For…
Joint Communique by League of Arab States, African Union and United Nations (UNSMIL)
1. The League of Arab States, the African Union, and the United Nations held a trilateral meeting at the headquarters of the League of Arab States on 25 October 2016 to discuss the situation in Libya and the means to further…
Martin Kobler: Unacceptable to Fight, Particularly in Residential Area to Assert Interests; Urge Parties in Zawiya to Stop Fighting
Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler expressed his concern over the fighting in Zawiya, which is reported to have claimed a number of…
UNFPA Press Release: Advanced Training of Trainers on Safe Delivery, Libya
Tunis, 30 October 2016 - "Since last year, field reports have indicated a deterioration of the health system in Libya, affecting mainly the Mother and Newborn health services. This deterioration is due to several issues…
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THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS
Attacks on journalists violate the human rights of individuals and undermine freedom of information and expression across societies. Impunity, which makes this terrible situation worse, is rampant. Of the 827 documented…
Advanced Training of Trainers on Women Protection in Libya: Reinforcement of Health Sector Response
Tunis, From 6 to 10 November, UNFPA, in partnership with ONFP (National Office for Family and Population, Tunis) and RCT (Regional Center for Training, Cairo) and in collaboration with the Libyan Ministry of Health and the…
UNHCR holds training on international refugee protection for Libyan officials, media and civil society
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Libya organized 2 three-day trainings on international refugee law this month. The first training targeted 25 journalists and reporters from Libyan…
Martin Kobler Discusses Support to Libya Political Process with Leaders of Chad, Niger and AU Representatives
Addis Ababa, Nov 8 2017 - The Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, met today with the President Idriss Deby of Chad, President…
SECRETARY-GENERAL APPOINTS MARIA DO VALLE RIBEIRO OF IRELAND AS DEPUTY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LIBYA
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Maria do Valle Ribeiro of Ireland as his new Deputy Special Representative and Deputy Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL…
Media Advisory: Libyan Women Parliamentarians Conference to Advance Peace
Under the theme ‘Together We Can, Together We Work, Together We Advance For Peace,’ Libyan female members of the House of Representatives (HoR) will convene A 2-day conference in Tunisia. The conference brings together women…