- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - October 2017
Tunis, 1 November 2017 – From 1 October to 31 October 2017, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 38 civilian casualties - 23 deaths and 15 injuries – during the conduct of hostilities across Libya…
Secretary-General's Message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
In just the past few weeks, a renowned investigative journalist was murdered by a bomb that booby-trapped her car; another was dismembered in the course of researching her story; and a photojournalist was found dead after…
World Health Organization delivered Trauma Kits to Derna
The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Libya delivered on 1st November 2017 to Derna three (3) Trauma Kits which can treat more than 300 moderate and serious injuries. This kits were procured with financial…
World Health Organization response to health humanitarian needs in Ghat
On 6 November 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Libya delivered urgently 5 Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHK) to Ghat as part of the WHO humanitarian response to the city. These kits are…
- Press Releases
WHO Enhanced Efforts in Reducing Burden of Chronic Diseases in Libya
WHO country office has completed an extensive workshop on Non-communicable disease Dialogue with national counterparts between 6th- 8th November in Tunis. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, stroke…
Women Representatives Meet in Tripoli in Support of Reconciliation Efforts Between Qaddadfa and Awlad Suleiman Tribes
Tripoli - as part of its efforts to promote reconciliation in Libya, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the support of Promédiation, a non…
In Tripoli, Libyan Civil Society Organizations Receive Training on Conflict Resolution, Transitional Justice and Reconciliation
10 November 2017, Tripoli - With the aim of enhancing civil society organizations (CSOs)’ capacities to engage in reconciliation efforts in Libya, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Nations…
First Group of Vulnerable Refugees Evacuated from Libya to Niger with the Support of UNHCR and Libyan Government
Tripoli, Libya - On Saturday 11 November 2017, 25 refugees departed from Mitiga airport in Tripoli, Libya bound for Niamey, Niger. The group is heading to Niger as part of a humanitarian evacuation initiative between UNHCR…
- Press Releases
WHO Workshop for Situational Analysis of the Pharmaceutical Sector in Libya
The EU-funded WHO project “Strengthening Health Information System and Medical Supply Chain Management (SHAMS)” is currently conducting a situational analysis of the pharmaceutical sector in Libya. The assessment is taking…
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
Remarks of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the United Nations Security Council - 16 November 2017
Excellency, Distinguished Members of the Council, I would like to congratulate Italy for its Presidency of the Security Council this month. I am privileged to have Minister Alfano chair this session, which is a reflection of…
The Second Workshop to Review the Implementation of Libya Surveillance Plan and to Discuss and Develop a Roadmap to Retrieve Measles Elimination Program
13-15 November 2017, Tunis - WHO Libya continues its effort in supporting the country to reach the national, regional and global goals for disease eradication and elimination. After the collapse of L-MEP due to the conflict…