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UNSMIL expresses concern over increasing tensions and armed mobilization in the capital
TRIPOLI, 22 August 2024 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses grave concerns about reports of mobilization of forces in Tripoli, including the threats to use force to resolve the crisis surrounding…
Youth in Libya are suffering economically from widespread political and security instability
TRIPOLI – 26 August – Thirty young men and women from across Libya joined UNSMIL disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) experts on Thursday to share their ideas and recommendations on how to implement a DDR…
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Statement by the United Nations Support Mission on the Central Bank of Libya Crisis
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…
Security Council Press Statement on Libya
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…
Mass grave in Tarhuna in May 2022 ©GASIMP
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Libya: UN report urges accountability for years of human rights violations in Tarhuna
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…
Women's presence in municipal elections is crucial to change the current reality, say southern women
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…
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Statement on the Preliminary Outcomes of the Consultations between the House of Representatives and High Council of State on the Crisis of the Central Bank of Libya
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…
Residents of Tarhuna and the surrounding areas listen as a UN delegation presents the findings of a new report on 30 August documenting serious human rights violations committed by the Al-Kaniyat armed formation.
- Strengthened rule of law institutions and transitional justice processes
- Inclusive democratic process and national reconciliation
UN visits Tarhuna to launch new report on mass graves
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…
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One year after Storm Daniel: UN commemorates resilience in Derna and calls for continued support
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…
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Statement on end of visit to Libya by UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo
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…
Statement by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya Regarding Consultations on the Central Bank of Libya Crisis
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…
Civil society should work together to be the drivers of change and overcome the divide in Libya, says USG DiCarlo
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…