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UNSMIL to Convene a Technical Meeting to Agree on Critical Reforms to the Libyan Economy
On 14 and 15 December, ASRSG Stephanie Williams and the co-chairs of the Economic Working Group of the Berlin Process including Egypt, USA and EU, will convene a technical meeting of representatives of Libya's main financial…
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Technical meeting on critical reforms of the Libyan Economy kicks off today in Geneva
GENEVA, 14 December 2020 - Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Stephanie Williams convened today a technical meeting on critical reforms of the Libyan economy. The meeting, co-presided by Egypt…
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ASRSG Stephanie Williams Remarks at the LPDF virtual meeting on 15 December 2020
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and thank you for joining the session at short notice. Before starting, please join me in observing a minute of silence to remember and pay tribute Omar Ghaith Garmil our colleague and our…
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UNSMIL Convenes Libyan Economic Meeting to Agree on Critical Reforms
15 December 2020 - On 14-15 December 2020, With the generous support of the Government of Switzerland, UNSMIL’s Acting Special Representative of the Secretary General Stephanie Williams, together with the co-chairs of the…
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UNSMIL applauds the CBL decision to unify the exchange rate as important step towards alleviating the suffering of the Libyan people
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) applauds the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya for the decision taken in this morning’s long-awaited meeting to unify the exchange rate, as an important and…
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LPDF Virtual Session Establishes Legal Committee, Discusses Arrangements for Holding National Elections on December 24, 2021, and Selection Mechanism for Executive Authority
17 December 2020 - Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Libya (ASRSG) Stephanie Williams convened today a virtual meeting of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) which…
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UNSMIL Condemns Latest Acts of Intimidation Against the NOC
18 December 2020 - UNSMIL condemns the recent threats made by armed groups against the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and its subsidiary, the Brega Petroleum Marketing Company based in Tripoli. The NOC is and must remain a…
ASRSG launches today Legal Committee of LPDF and confirms positive progress in political track
2 1 December 2020 – The Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General (ASRSG) of the United Nations in Libya, Stephanie Williams launched today, in a virtual meeting, the Legal Committee of the Libyan Political…
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UNSMIL commends municipal elections in Al-Zawiya Al-Gharbia and Ar-Rajban
22 December 2020 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates the citizens of Ar-Rajban and Al-Zawiya Al-Gharbia on the conduct of peaceful and democratic municipal council elections on 21 December…
Secretary-General appoints Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe Assistant Secretary-General and Mission Coordinator, United Nations Support Mission in Libya
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as Assistant Secretary-General and Mission Coordinator of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)…
Secretary-General Appoints Georgette Gagnon of Canada Assistant Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Georgette Gagnon of Canada as his new Assistant Secretary-General, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya. Ms. Gagnon…
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UNSMIL congratulates the Libyan people on Independence Day, and urges them to consolidate efforts towards National Elections
24 December 2020 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates all Libyans inside the country and in the diaspora on the 69th anniversary of Libya's Independence Day. Libyans celebrate this national…