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Shots from the meetings on the first day of the UNSMIL-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which commenced on 9 November 2020 in Tunis. Download High Definition photos here: https://we.tl/t-O392BbwA8j

In order to advance the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement signed in Geneva on 23 October 2020 and to build on the progress achieved last week in Ghadames, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission will re-convene for a sixth round of talks from 10 to 13 November in its new permanent headquarters…

Shots from the meetings on the second day of the UNSMIL-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which commenced on 9 November 2020 in Tunis. Download High Definition photos here: https://we.tl/t-UhdIER5RH5 Video of the second day opening session: https://youtu.be/UJB8D9_xfH0 Video of the second…

TUNIS, 09 November 2020 - The Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) kicked off on Monday 9 November 2020, under the auspices of the United Nations, in the Tunisian capital. H.E. Mr. Kais Saied, President of the Republic of Tunisia and Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya…

UNSMIL strongly condemns the killing of lawyer Hanan al-Barassi, who was shot today, in broad daylight, in Benghazi by unidentified armed men. Ms. al-Barassi had been a vocal critic of corruption, abuse of power and human rights violations. Her tragic death illustrates the threats faced by Libyan…

Shots from the meetings on the third day of the UNSMIL-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum on 11 November 2020 in Tunis. Footage (B-roll) on Day 3 of the LPDF.. for media use: https://youtu.be/tmESu-su3Jo Footage (B-roll) on Day 3 of the LPDF.. for media use: https://youtu.be/IIKOHgjUYq8

Shots from the meetings on the fourth of the UNSMIL-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum on 12 November 2020 in Tunis. Footage (B-roll) on Day 4 of the LPDF. (afternoon session).. for media use: https://youtu.be/wTHKoIFRmvc

I am pleased to announce that today participants to the Libyan Political dialogue Forum agreed that the date of the national elections in Libya should be on 24 December 2021. December 24 is Libyan Independence Day. This is a symbolic day, a very important day for Libyans but it will also be a…

Shots from the meetings on the sixth day of the UNSMIL-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum on 14 November 2020 in Tunis. Footage (B-roll) on Day 6 of the LPDF. (morning session)... for media use: https://youtu.be/6TfnSdj5byU Footage (B-roll) on Day 6 of the LPDF. (evening session)... for…

Believing in the importance of the role of women as a real national partner in promoting peace, peaceful dialogue, and rebuilding the state on the foundations of sovereignty, unity, civil peace, national reconciliation, justice, equality and equal opportunities between the sons and daughters of the…

TUNIS – 16 November 2020 - Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (ASRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission (UNSMIL) in Libya Stephanie Williams announced yesterday the conclusion of the first round of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), which took place from…

BREIGA, 16 November 2020 - Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Williams today attended a meeting hosted by Sirte Oil Company in Marsa Brega, bringing together the Chairman of the National Oil Company Mustafa Sanallah and the Commanders of the Petroleum…