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TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya will launch of a new professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector on 21 May. The programme, called Basira (بصيرة), is designed to equip media…

TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya released a report today outlining the options put forth by the Advisory Committee to resolve key contentious issues that are blocking progress toward elections. The report…

Al Hadath It is a pleasure to have Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Ms. Tetteh, welcome to the program on Al Hadath…

ZINTAN / MISRATA – Mayors, municipal council leaders, youth, community representatives, and elected and military officials in Zintan and Misrata were among the first to put forward their thoughts on the Advisory Committee’s…

TRIPOLI—Artificial intelligence tools can help journalists deepen their research, fact-check more efficiently, and save time on tedious tasks, freeing up more time for creativity. How? For the first event of the Basirah…

TRIPOLI – To strengthen the fragile truce established after this months’ clashes in Tripoli, mechanisms should be put in place to prevent unilateral military action and monitor and enforce commitments to the agreement, 16…

Journalists in Libya face frequent online harassment, which impedes their ability to fulfil their function as watchdogs against corruption, human rights abuses and other issues, journalists said last week during a round table…

GENEVA – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday he was shocked by revelations of gross human rights violations uncovered at official and unofficial detention facilities run by the Stabilization Support Apparatus…

Zawiyah residents expressed frustration with the deteriorating political and security situation and called for action at a town hall-style meeting Monday, organized by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. More than…

As Libyans prepare to mark Eid al-Adha, I extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This sacred occasion is a time for reflection, sacrifice and compassion—a reminder of the strength that comes from unity, and the…

BENGHAZI - DSRSG Stephanie Koury concluded on Thursday a three-day visit to Benghazi as part of the UNSMIL’s consultations with various stakeholders on the outcomes of the Advisory Committee and the options proposed for the…

NALUT – 13 June – As part of a series of ongoing public consultations across Libya on the recommendations of the Advisory Committee, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, heard from mayors…