The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the deadly attack that occurred in Benghazi, Libya, on 13 May, causing numerous deaths and injuries. The members of the Security Council expressed their deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this heinous act, and to the Government and people of Libya.
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Tripoli – 13 May 2013 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the criminal bombing that took place this afternoon near Al-Jala’a Hospital in Benghazi city. The bombing resulted in a number of deaths, including children, in addition to several injuries. UNSMIL would like to express its sincerest condolences to the families of the victims, and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.
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Tripoli, 30 April 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is closely following the recent developments in the country, including the siege of Ministries and other State institutions in the capital Tripoli.
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TRIPOLI, 24 April 2013 – Under the leadership of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Libyan Government is currently preparing a 3rd and 4th periodic state report on the situation of children in Libya, and the report will be submitted to the Child Rights Committee (CRC) in Geneva later this year. UNICEF is providing technical support to the Ministry in this process.
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TRIPOLI, 21 April 2013 – The Libyan Higher Judicial Institute (HJI) and UNICEF have launched a comprehensive capacity building programme for judges, prosecutors, and others involved in the judicial system in Libya, with the aim of preparing a solid ground for building a juvenile justice system in Libya. The Higher Judicial Institute has also hosted and led, with UNICEF’s technical support, a 3-day consultation on drafting a Juvenile Justice Law.
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TRIPOLI, 4 April 2013 – The Ministry of Education, The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and international and local NGOs are today marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action to raise awareness of the continuing threats of mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW), fireworks, and weapons, especially among children.
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Tripoli , 24 March 2013 - Following reports circulated in the past week, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) issued the following clarification:
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Tripoli, 12 March 2013 – Japan is contributing US$1.8 million to the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action to facilitate the clearance of explosive remnants of war, coordinated by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) through the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS).
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Tripoli, 07 March 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is deeply concerned by several recent incidents, including attacks on media organizations, threats against journalists, and violence against a Coptic church and other houses of worship. These acts violate fundamental human rights, particularly the freedom of faith and freedom of expression.
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Tripoli, 6 March 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses concern about the escalation of protesters' demands to attempts to coerce the General National Congress to act on matters on its agenda.
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