- Press Releases
UNSMIL welcomes the hosting of Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli, Calls for Rights-Based Approach
TRIPOLI - UNSMIL welcomes today’s Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli. The forum can serve as an important opportunity to take forward a human rights-based approach to migration governance. The Mission reinforces…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL statement on the Cairo meeting between members of House of Representatives and High Council of State
Tripoli - UNSMIL takes note of the meeting of members of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State Cairo on 18 July. While the Mission welcomes all steps in support of a Libyan consensus that facilitates a…
DSRSG-RC/HC and UN in Libya delegation visit Kufra to see situation of Sudanese refugees, host communities and humanitarian response
TRIPOLI - 21 July – Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, led a mission to Kufra on 18 July with the heads of five UN agencies to see the situation of…
- Youth Engagement
A community-led approach is vital for transitional justice to be successful, say Libyan youth
TRIPOLI – 31 July – A group of 36 young men and women from across Libya participated in an online discussion on youth engagement in transitional justice with UNSMIL’s Director of Human Rights, Rule of Law and Transitional…
- Youth Engagement
More knowledge among communities and increased stability in Libya are needed to address impacts of climate change, say youth
TRIPOLI – 6 August – Youth activists from across Libya joined Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon yesterday in a workshop to develop…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL statement on recent mobilization of forces
TRIPOLI - 9 August - UNSMIL monitors with concern the recent mobilization of forces in various parts of Libya, particularly in the southern and western regions. We commend ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation and…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL Statement on the election results for the President of the High Council of State
TRIPOLI, 09 August - UNSMIL continues to closely monitor the controversy surrounding the outcome of the August 6 session to elect the President of the High Council of State (HCS). The Mission has taken note of the positions…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL condemns Tajoura clashes, urges authorities to fulfill their responsibilities
TRIPOLI – August 10 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the armed clashes that erupted in Tajoura yesterday and the subsequent military buildup inside and around Tripoli. The Mission is disturbed…
- Youth Engagement
Fostering civic space is key to any political process and a catalyst for change, say Libyan youth on International Youth Day
TRIPOLI – 13 August – Over 20 Libyan young men and women gathered in the UN compound in Tripoli to share their ideas in a workshop on fostering civic space to mark International Youth Day. The workshop, held yesterday…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL statement concerning unilateral moves by Libyan actors
TRIPOLI, 14 August 2024 – UNSMIL is following up with concern the recent unilateral acts by Libyan political actors and institutions, in the East, West and South. In the current climate, these unilateral acts serve to…
UNSMIL convenes diplomatic community to discuss Libya's recent developments
TRIPOLI – Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs and Officer-in-Charge of UNSMIL Stephanie Koury, led yesterday a briefing to the diplomatic community in Libya, bringing together Ambassadors, Head of Missions…
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- SRSG Briefings to UN Security Council
DSRSG Koury's remarks to the UN Security Council - 20 August 2024
Mr. President, (Ambassador Michael Imran Kanu, Sierra Leone), Over the past two months, the situation in Libya has deteriorated quite rapidly in terms of political, economic and security stability. Unilateral acts by Libyan…