- Press Releases
Security Working Group for Libya co-chairs commend JMC 5+5 efforts, Chiefs of Staff work towards reunification of military institutions, emphasize importance of Libya’s national unity and territorial integrity
TUNIS - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the United Kingdom, the lead co-chair of the Security Working Group of the Berlin Process International Follow-up Committee this month hosted a meeting on Thursday, 16…
Suki Nagra, the Director of the Human Rights, Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Section for UNSMIL and Dutch Ambassador Dolf Hogewoning present a list of human rights principles to Presidential Council President Mohammad Menfi based on consultations with 500 Libyans on 15 March 2023.
Libyans: We care for our homeland, for civil rights and we want living conditions to be improved
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Dutch Ambassador to Libya presented to Presidential Council President Mohammed Menfi Wednesday a list of seven human rights principles and recommendations based on…
Mpako Foaleng, Chief of the UN Standing Capacity on Security Sector Reform, leads a discussion about civil society participation in security sector reform at the Tripoli offices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in February 2023.
Civil society action essential to effective security sector reform
The state, alone, cannot conduct effective security sector reform. Civil society actors have an important role to play as the voice of the people, overseeing the impact on youth and women, human rights, the environment – and…
Statement by the meeting of the JMC 5+5 and military and security commanders in Tripoli in the presence of SRSG Bathily
In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful: “Our Lord, decide between us and our people with truth. You are the best of those who judge.” On 4 Ramadan 1444 AH / 26 March 2023, the 5+5 Joint Military Committee …
- International and National Days
UNSMIL and UNMAS Statement on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2023
TRIPOLI - 04 April 2023 – On International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action today, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya remembers the 19 people, including 14 children, killed by explosive remnants…
In N’Djamena, the Transitional President of Chad, General Mahamat Idriss Déby, told SRSG Bathily that "stability in Libya is in the best interests of Chad".
SRSG Bathily visits Chad, Sudan and Niger to renew their shared commitment for the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya
TRIPOLI, 05 April 2023 – Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, today concluded his first official visit to Libya’s southern neighbours, Sudan, Chad and Niger. During the visit he…
- Speeches 01
SRSG Bathily’s Opening Remarks at Benghazi Meeting with JMC and Military and Security Leaders
Benghazi - 07 April 2023 First, I would like to thank the 5+5 JMC and the leaders of the security and military units for joining this meeting tonight, under the auspices of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. I also…
- Press Releases
Statement by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) Meeting with Military and Security Leaders in Benghazi
07 April 2023 In presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary General in Libya, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) organized a meeting in Benghazi bringing together several military and security leaders from…
SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily's Remarks to the African Union Peace and Security Council - 18 April 2023
(As delivered) Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you for the honor you have bestowed on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to inform you of the efforts…
SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily updates the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya on 18 April 2023.
SRSG Bathily’s comprehensive approach to elections builds momentum on political and security tracks
The SRSG’s work to support Libya on its path to elections in 2023 and broaden the political process to include a wider scope of actors is underway, he reported 18 April to the Security Council. The SRSG is engaging key actors…
- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily's Remarks to the Security Council Meeting on Libya - 18 April 2023
(As delivered) Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Security Council, Since my last briefing on 27 February 2023, where I announced our elections enabling initiative to allow the Libyans to choose their leaders in 2023…
- International and National Days
SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily's Statement on Eid al-Fitr
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to the Libyan people inside and outside the country. I hope that the joy of Eid, after the blessed month of Ramadan, will strengthen solidarity for…