News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

TRIPOLI – Representatives of the military and security institutions in the East and West, including two military and police female officers, responsible for border security, counterterrorism and addressing irregular migration agreed on Wednesday 26 February to form a specialized study center tasked…

“Accountability for International Crimes is Essential for Justice and Lasting Peace in Libya” The HAGUE - The Co-Chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process - the Netherlands, Switzerland, and…

TRIPOLI – Libyan women have a long history of significant and inspiring achievements and contributions to society across the length and breadth of this diverse and beautiful country. Today, they continue to drive progress, lead their communities, participate in governance and stand for election…

TRIPOLI – Twenty-nine young men and women from across Libya joined UNSMIL’s economic experts in person and online in workshops to discuss the challenges facing Libya’s economy and share their ideas for overcoming them. The participants, including 10 women and 19 men, overwhelmingly emphasized the…

TRIPOLI – The United Nations recognizes the commitment of the Libyan national and municipal authorities to addressing the concerns of the Libyan people. Underscoring the importance of preserving the national sovereignty of Libya, the UN support in strengthening migration governance is aligned with…

TRIPOLI – In a workshop and iftar organized by UNSMIL, thirty-eight youth from, Al Ajilat, Zawiya, Sabratha and Jadida, joined officials from the Ministries of Youth, Labour and the Mission to share experiences and discuss ways to reduce community violence last Wednesday. As part of UNSMIL’s youth…

Tripoli — UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target individuals for their alleged political affiliations, to silence perceived dissent and to undermine…

On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the people of Libya. May this blessed occasion foster unity, peace, and hope throughout the nation. Reflecting on my first Ramadan in Libya, I have been inspired by the solidarity and compassion among Libyans, as well as their…

NEW YORK – As one of the alumni of the UN in Libya’s Ra’idat programme, Shahed El Kharraz, 24 from Misrata, was selected by the UN’s Youth Office to attend in person the Commission on the Status of Women to discuss women and youth issues. The conference took place in March in New York, and brought…

TRIPOLI – During an introductory meeting with Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Hanna S. Tetteh, thirty representatives of Libyan political parties expressed their concerns over the ongoing political stalemate and emphasized the urgent need to unify state institutions and…

TRIPOLI – Twenty-one young men and women from the Western region of Libya came together with UNSMIL officials to discuss how young people could help combat violence in local communities. Part of UNSMIL’s YouEngage programme, the workshop focused on ways youth could work together to design and…

TRIPOLI – To mark the halfway point of this year’s Ra’idat programme, and the participant’s completion of the UK Government’s Campaigning Excellence e-learning platform, SRSG Hanna S. Tetteh joined participants to talk about the importance of women’s leadership. Alongside the Deputy Special…