Stabilization Facility for Libya Gets One-Million Dollar Donation From Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea has contributed one million dollars (US$) to assist in speedy rehabilitation projects in Libya that will improve vital basic services to the citizens. The donation is a valuable contribution to the…
- International and National Days
16-day Campaign Against Gender-based Violence, Libya, 25th November - 10th December 2016
Tunis - Between the 25th November and the 10th December, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Libya office, organizes a campaign in Libya to advocate and raise awareness on gender-based violence with the support of the…
- International and National Days
THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL TO LIBYA MARTIN KOBLER MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Gender-based violence is the most extreme form of the universal and systemic inequality experienced by women and girls. It knows no geographic, socio-economic or cultural boundaries. One in three women worldwide continue to…
- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - November 2016
Tunis – From 1 November to 30 November 2016, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 89 civilian casualties, including 38 deaths and 51 injuries, during the conduct of hostilities across Libya. Victims…
Martin Kobler: Extremely alarmed by fighting in Tripoli, Calls for Calm
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler is extremely alarmed by the ongoing clashes in Tripoli which are reported to have…
WHO Raises Concern About The Death Of 73 Neonates In 3 Months In The South Because Of Preventable Causes
Tunis, Tunisia – The World Health Organization is deeply concerned about the deaths of neonates in Libya as a result of the deteriorating health system. From July to August this year, 73 neonates died, including 22 due to…
Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefs the Security Council on the situation in Libya.
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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Statement of SRSG Martin Kobler to the Security Council 6 December 2016
“Moving Beyond Containment” Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council Firstly, I would like to congratulate Spain for presiding over the Security Council this month. The members of the Council have before them the…
Security Council Press Statement on Libya - 7 December 2016
Following the briefing on 6 December by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Martin Kobler, the Members of the Security Council reiterated their support for his efforts and those of the United Nations Support…
Enhancing Cooperation between the Judiciary and the Judicial Police to develop Prisons in Libya Seminar Concludes in Tunis
08 December 2016 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) organized a two-day seminar under the theme “Enhancing Cooperation between the Judiciary and the Judicial Police to develop Prisons in Libya”. The…
Kobler Welcomes LNA Qanfouda Announcement, affirms that Civilians must be Protected during Evacuatio
SRSG Martin Kobler Welcomes LNA Qanfouda Announcement, affirms that Civilians must be Protected during Evacuation Process 10 December 2016 - The Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United…
SRSG MARTIN KOBLER MESSAGE ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
On Human Rights Day, we remember the Libyans who rose up six years ago against an autocratic regime, demanding freedom, dignity and justice for all. On this day, we also commemorate the many human rights activists who lost…
The cities of Sirte and Sebha will receive a package of $US 10 million dollars aimed at rebuilding the battered health and education sectors as well as water and power supplies for their residents, estimated at about 250,000 before most of them fled the f
The cities of Sirte and Sebha will receive a package of $US 10 million dollars aimed at rebuilding the battered health and education sectors as well as water and power supplies for their residents, estimated at about 250,000…