UNDP Press release: Additional Contribution from UK Government to Stabilization Facility for Libya
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland today has committed an additional financial contribution to the Stabilization Facility for Libya (SFL) which will fund urgent and vital projects to…
Martin Kobler: Concerned for Civilians in Qanfouda, calls for Safe Passage
10 December 2016 - The Special Representative to the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Martin Kobler, is deeply worried that civilians remain in Qanfouda despite the unilateral…
REMARKS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY MEETING TO PAY TRIBUTE TO SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN KI-MOON AND TAKING THE OATH BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL-DESIGNATE ANTONIO GUTERRES
New York, 12 December 2016 [as delivered] Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for all your kind words. I am deeply honoured by the trust and confidence Member States…
UN report urges end to inhuman detention of migrants in Libya
GENEVA / TUNIS (13 December 2016) - The breakdown in the Libyan justice system has led to a state of impunity in which migrants are subjected to serious human rights violations and abuses, according to a joint UN human rights…
United Nations discusses its 2017-2020 Strategic Framework with Libyan officials and civil society
The United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes working in Libya gathered with national officials and representatives of the civil society on Wednesday 14 December, to discuss the UN Strategic Framework for Libya (UNSF)…
Humanitarian community calls for us$151 million to provide life-saving assistance for Libya in 2017
Tunis: 15 December 2016 - The 2017 Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya seeks US$151 million to address the most critical life-saving needs of 940,00 people. The plan addresses the needs of the internally displaced, returnees…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the First Anniversary of the Signing of the Libyan Political Agreement
New York, 17 December 2016 -One year ago today, the Libyan Political Agreement was signed in Skhirat, Morocco, marking a critical milestone in the country’s democratic transition. The Secretary-General commends all Libyans…
UN Congratulates Libya for defeating Islamic State in Sirte
The United Nations congratulates the Presidency Council, the Albunyan Almarsous (ABAM) forces and the Libyan people for their victory over the Islamic State in Sirte. This victory is a major step forward in liberating Libya…
The Secretary-General António Guterres: Appeal for Peace
New York, 1 January 2017, On my first day as Secretary-General of the United Nations, one question weighs heavily on my heart. How can we help the millions of people caught up in conflict, suffering massively in wars with no…
- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - December 2016
Tunis – From 1 December to 31 December 2016, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 10 civilian casualties, including 3 deaths and 7 injured, during the conduct of hostilities across Libya. Victims…
Martin Kobler warns against the risk of renewed conflict: “I urge all parties to act with restraint”
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Martin Kobler, warns against the risk of escalation leading to renewed conflict following developments in…
Clean, Steady Energy for Libya Hospitals is a Boost for the Health Sector
In a first for Libya, solar power panels have been installed at the Abu Sleem Accidents and Emergency hospital in the capital Tripoli to offer steady electricity for the hospital’s Intensive Care unit. Similar installations…