News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

TRIPOLI - 26 August - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Libya resulting from unilateral decisions. The Mission believes that continuing with unilateral actions will come at a high cost for the Libyan people to resolve…

The members of the Security Council expressed concern at recent developments and tensions in Libya. They called on Libyan actors and institutions to urgently refrain from any unilateral actions which increase tensions, undermine trust, and further entrench institutional divisions and discord amongst…

GENEVA/TRIPOLI – A UN report warned today that the continued lack of accountability and years of impunity enjoyed by those behind the human rights violations and abuses committed in the Libyan city of Tarhuna between 2013 and 2022 risk fuelling more instability and further division in the country…

TRIPOLI - September 2, 2024— Representatives from the Fezzan Women’s Political Movement emphasized the crucial role women can and should play in the upcoming municipal elections. During a meeting organized by UNSMIL’s Women Empowerment Section last week, they highlighted their efforts in mobilizing…

TRIPOLI, 3 September 2024 – Following consultations hosted by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) at its headquarters in Tripoli on Monday and Tuesday, the representatives of the House of Representatives (HoR) and High Council of State (HCS) reached important understandings on the…

TARHUNA - A joint delegation from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights visited Tarhuna on 30 August to present to the local community the findings and recommendations of a new report documenting serious human rights violations that…

TRIPOLI, 09 September 2024 - One year after Storm Daniel and the devastating floods that struck the city of Derna and surrounding areas in eastern Libya, the United Nations in Libya pays tribute to the resilience and strength of local communities that have worked tirelessly to recover from the…

TRIPOLI - Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, ended her visit to Libya today, underlining the United Nations commitment to assisting the Libyan people in their efforts to achieve unity and durable peace. On her fourth visit to the country, the Under…

For the second consecutive day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) facilitated consultations between representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State regarding the ongoing crisis at the Central Bank of Libya. These discussions are part of the Mission's…

TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI – 12 September – In meetings held with civil society representatives, youth and women’s organisations in both Tripoli and Benghazi, Under-Secretary-General, Rosemary DiCarlo stressed the importance of a free and open civic space, adding that a thriving civil society is an…

Tripoli, 17 September 2024 - As I conclude more than three years of service as the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, I express my sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the people of Libya for their warm welcome and…

TRIPOLI – 23 September – As Heads of State met in New York to attend the Summit for the Future and sign the global Pact for the Future, UNSMIL held two youth workshops with 40 young men and women to discuss how the Libyan government, society and media companies could foster a safer and inclusive…