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Women in Bani Walid: “Our voices are not heard”
BANI WALID – To hear women’s voices in the political process, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Political Affairs (DSRSG-P), Stephanie Koury, held a dedicated meeting with women community leaders in Bani Walid last Saturday. Participants underscored that presidential…
UNSMIL urges immediate de-escalation in Tripoli 
TRIPOLI – Noting increased reports of continued military build-up in and around Tripoli, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly urges all parties to refrain from using force, particularly in densely populated areas, and to avoid any actions or political rhetoric that could…
Southern Youth to UNSMIL: Improving the economy and security are priorities
TRIPOLI – Thirty-four youth from across the south of Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General Stephanie Koury in an online youth consultation Wednesday to discuss their opinions on the Advisory Committee’s recommendations. The event is part of broader consultations to…
UNSMIL public poll hits 10,000 responses — add your voice!
TRIPOLI – More than ten thousand people have completed UNSMIL’s online public poll, submitting their views on the best way to approach the political process to take Libya to elections. The Mission encourages all Libyans to put their voices forward before the poll closes. The poll seeks feedback on…
Murqub District youth: "Transitional periods must come to an end"
TRIPOLI – Twenty-two young men and women from Murqub District and the surrounding area joined UNSMIL officials in an online consultation Monday to share their thoughts on the Advisory Committee’s proposals to take Libya to elections and unify state institutions. “The transitional phases have…
More than 160 Libyans join Q&A with SRSG Hanna Tetteh  
Tripoli – As part of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya’s ongoing efforts to design a political roadmap that meets the needs of the Libyan people, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hanna Tetteh on Tuesday joined a Zoom call with more than 160 Libyans to hear opinions and…
Libyan University students: Elections are needed urgently
TRIPOLI – Fifty-seven young men and women from universities across Libya joined the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for in a dedicated youth consultation on Wednesday to share their ideas around the Advisory Committee’s recommendations and stressed the need for urgent inclusive election to…
Eastern youth: “We need representation to trust government institutions”
As part of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya’s public consultations with youth on the political process, 21 youth from across the eastern region joined an online consultation on Sunday about the Advisory Committee’s proposals to take Libya to elections. Highlighting their recommendations…
UNSMIL Mine Action Programme hosts the African Group
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya's Mine Action Programme Tuesday met with the African Group, led by Ghana and chaired by DSRSG/RC Aeneas Chuma, with participation from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tunisia. The session focused on the impact of…