UNSMIL Statement on the Situation in Derna
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) calls on parties to the Derna conflict to exercise maximum restraint and ensure that they take all precautions to protect civilians. The Mission reminds all parties of their…
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- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - May 2018
Tunis, 1 June 2018 – From 1 May to 31 May 2018, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 101 civilian casualties –47 deaths and 54 injuries – during the conduct of hostilities, including car and suicide…
Statement by the President of the Security Council on Libya
The statement can be found on the following link (PDF): http://bit.ly/2xNyM9R
UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF present their programme priorities in Libya for 2019-2020
Tunis, 07 June 2018 – UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF held a consultative workshop today with key stakeholders and members of the international community around their Country Programmes for 2019 and 2020 in Libya. Following…
Vulnerable refugees evacuated from Libya during UN Refugee Chief visit ahead of World Refugee Day
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi boarded a flight on 19 June bound for Niger with 122 refugees, mostly women and children, on board. The refugees, who had been held in detention in the Libyan capital, were…
Libyan Hearts
A multimedia story by Abel Kavanagh. “Thank God the surgery was successful. We have been waiting 7 months for it” says Khalil's father while giving a kiss to his two and a half years old son who just underwent a cardiac…
The Secretary-General's Message on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
26 June 2018 This day acknowledges and honours the many survivors of torture world-wide, including those who have been tortured for their political or other views, those caught in the fight against terrorism or those who have…
Sirte Rapid City Profiling and Monitoring System
Tunis, 26 June 2018 - In support of the stabilization and development efforts in Libya, international partners and the United Nations agencies in Libya work together to strengthen the capacity of Libyan institutions to design…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation in Libya
New York, 27 June 2018 - The Secretary-General is concerned about the latest developments in Libya's Oil Crescent region. He calls for de-escalation and for the return of all natural resources, their production and their…
- Press Releases
UNHCR appalled by the loss of life at sea off the coast of Libya
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddened at the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea. On 29 June, at least 100 people died after a boat carrying around 123 refugees and migrants sank off the coast of Tajoura in…
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- Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties
Human Rights Report on Civilian Casualties - June 2018
Tunis, 2 July 2018 – From 1 June to 30 June 2018, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 31 civilian casualties –16 deaths and 15 injuries – during the conduct of hostilities across Libya. Victims…
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UN Secretary-General appoints Stephanie T. Williams of the United States as Deputy Special Representative (Political) in Libya
Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Stephanie T. Williams of the United States of America as his Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in Libya, United Nations Support Mission…