Note to correspondents from UNSMIL Spokesperson regarding inaccurate reports attributed to the Special Representative Ghassan Salame
8 September, 2017 - UNSMIL categorically denies circulated news reports claiming that the UN plans to deploy a UN peacekeeping force to Libya. The Special Representative has repeatedly said that UNSMIL is progressively…
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Statement of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the Forth Meeting of the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo – 9 September 2017 Mr. President of the Republic of Congo and Chairman of the High Level Committee of the African Union on Libya, Distinguished Presidents members of the High Level Committee, Mr…
World Health Organization delivered an urgent medical supply to Sabha
The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Libya delivered on 8th August 2017 to Sabha Medical Center ten (10) International Emergency Health kits (IEHK) which are standardized kit of essential medicines, supplies…
Up to three quarters of children and youth face abuse, exploitation and trafficking on Mediterranean migration routes – UNICEF, IOM
Children from sub-Saharan Africa targeted more than any other group, pointing to impact of discrimination and racism Report calls on Europe to establish “safe and regular pathways” for migration NEW YORK/BRUSSELS, 12…
UNHCR steps up efforts towards alternatives to detention in Libya and solutions for vulnerable refugees
Geneva, 11 September 2017 - Libya continues to present one of the most complex mixed migration situations in the world, with refugees traveling alongside migrants through perilous routes, surviving dangerous desert crossings…
UN Security Council unanimously adopts resolution S/RES/2376 (2017) extending UNSMIL mandate for another year
Link (PDF): Resolution S/RES/2376
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Italy and UNICEF Reaffirm their Commitment to Support Conflict Affected Children in Libya
Tunis, 15 September, 2017 – The Government of Italy contributes Euro 1,000,000 to UNICEF in Libya for supporting a multi-sectoral programme to enhance the quality and delivery of services for conflict affected children and…
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Arbitrary and Prolonged Detention in Libya Workshop Concludes with Key Recommendations
As part of its effort to promote human rights and to elaborate a national reconciliation strategy in Libya based on an inclusive dialogue and a multi-stakeholders consultation, UNSMIL has facilitated a two-day workshop under…
Photo: Khaled Elmufti, CEO of Tatweer Research, Noura Hamladji, UNDP Country Director in Libya, and Stefano Stoggia, Head of Cooperation for EU Delegation in Libya. Photo: ©UNDP.
European Union and UNDP Invest in Resilience in Libya Counting on Tatweer Research to Boost Entrepreneurs
Tripoli, 19 September 2017— UNDP Libya and Tatweer Research have reached an agreement to partner and invest in the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Libya. This first-of-its-kind landmark project, part of a three…
Remarks of SRSG Salamé at the High-Level Event on Libya
New York, 20 September 2017 Six years ago, the Libyan people were promised a transition of 18 months. Their transitions continue, and if no action is taken, no end is in sight. Since my appointment, I have done my utmost to…
Secretary-General Remarks on the Launch of the Un Strategy on Libya at the High-Level Event on Libya
New York, 20 September 2017 Allow me before starting to say that I believe this meeting can have an historic significance. When one looks at today’s situation in the world, we see protracted conflict situations everywhere. We…
Note to Correspondents: Chairperson’s Summary of High-Level Event on Libya at United Nations Headquarters, New York
New York, 20 September 2017 1. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres, hosted a high-level event on Libya in New York, on 20 September 2017, at the level of Heads of State and Government…