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Remarks of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya

Mr. President [Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani of Indonesia],

21 May 2019

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya strongly condemns the blockage of the Great Man-Made River, cutting off water supply for hundreds of thousands of Libyans

On 19 May 2019, during late night hours, a water control station in the Jabal al-Hasawna – southwestern Libya, was deliberately shut down cutting off water supply from the Great Man-Made River (GMMR) to Tripoli and some cities in the western and middle areas of Libya.

20 May 2019

UNSMIL expresses deep concern at increased abductions, arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance cases since the outbreak of fighting in Tripoli

Tripoli, 08 May 2019 – UNSMIL is deeply concerned about increased cases of arbitrary arrest and detention, abduction, kidnapping and disappearance in Libya, inflicted upon officials, activists and journalists. These cases warn of deterioration of the rule of law in Libya.

08 May 2019

Libyan Forensic Police Officers Complete UNMAS Training on Device Scene Incident Management in Kiev, Ukraine

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), with the generous support of the Government of Canada, successfully concluded a three-week training course on Device Scene Incident Management (DSIM) for Libyan Forensic Police Officers from the Libyan Ministry of Interior’s Criminal Investigation A

08 May 2019

UNSMIL congratulates the Libyan People on the advent of Holy Ramadan, calls for a week-long humanitarian truce

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates all Libyans on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. UNSMIL calls for an extendable one-week humanitarian truce starting at four in the morning of the

05 May 2019

Civilian Casualties Report from 1 February to 31 March 2019

Tripoli, May 2019 - From 1 February to 31 March 2019, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented civilian casualties – 20 deaths and 69 injuries - during the conduct of hostilities across Liby

22 May 2019

Ghassan Salame, leads a UN-agencies delegation, to flood-stricken Ghat to assess humanitarian needs

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ghassan Salame, leading a delegation of various UN agencies, visited today the city of Ghat - which was hit by devastating floods, leaving thousands of people homeless - to assess the humanitarian needs.

13 Jun 2019

UNSMIL congratulates the newly elected members of the Supreme Judicial Council in Libya

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates the Supreme Judicial Council on the successful election of its members across Libya.

10 Jul 2019

UNSMIL deplores enforced disappearance of elected HoR Member Ms. Sergewa, calling for her immediate release

TRIPOLI, 18 July 2019 - UNSMIL is gravely concerned by and closely following up on media reports about the disappearance of Ms. Siham Sergewa and the injury of her husband. An elected House of Representatives member, Ms.

18 Jul 2019

Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Libya strongly condemns the Attack of Az-Zawyia Field Hospital and Al-Alamain School

Tripoli, 29 July 2019 - The Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. in Libya Mrs.

29 Jul 2019

Remarks of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya 29 July 2019

Mr. President [Ambassador Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, Peru],

Allow me to congratulate Peru for its Presidency of the Security Council.

29 Jul 2019

UNMAS delivers specialized equipment for Device Scene Incident Management to Libyan Forensic Police

TRIPOLI - The Libyan Forensic Police of the GNA Ministry of Interior received four sets of specialized equipment for Device Scene Incident Management (DSIM) for effective incident management, funded by the Government of Canada, in a ceremony held Tuesday at th

31 Jul 2019

Ghassan Salame bids farewell to his deputy for humanitarian affairs Maria do Valle Ribeiro, welcomes her successor Yacoub El Hillo

Tripoli, 30 August 2019 – As her assignment in Libya has come to an end after two and half years of tireless work and dedication, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, Ghassan Salamé, expressed his sincere appreciation for his Deputy, the UN Resident C

30 Aug 2019

Remarks of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya- 4 September 2019

Video link: http://bit.ly/2lykZyq

Mr. President,

Allow me to congratulate the Russian Federation for its Presidency of the Security Council this month.

04 Sep 2019

Facilitated by UNMSIL, media professionals and social media influencers agree on Ethical Principles to counter Hate Speech in Libyan Media

TRIPOLI, 12 September 2019 – In an UNSMIL-organized seminar to counter hate speech, incitement, and disinformation in Libya media, participants agreed on a set of governing principles to promote ethical journalism and activism on social media platforms.

12 Sep 2019

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Facilitated by UNMSIL, media professionals and social media influencers agree on Ethical Principles to counter Hate Speech in Libyan Media

TRIPOLI, 12 September 2019 – In an UNSMIL-organized seminar to counter hate speech, incitement, and disinformation in Libya media, participants agreed on a set of governing principles to promote ethical journalism and activism on social media platforms.

12 Sep 2019

Remarks of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya- 4 September 2019

Video link: http://bit.ly/2lykZyq

Mr. President,

Allow me to congratulate the Russian Federation for its Presidency of the Security Council this month.

04 Sep 2019

UNSMIL: latest attacks on Mitiga Airport, a direct threat to the lives of civilian passengers; perpetrators will face accountability

01 Sep 2019

Ghassan Salame bids farewell to his deputy for humanitarian affairs Maria do Valle Ribeiro, welcomes her successor Yacoub El Hillo

Tripoli, 30 August 2019 – As her assignment in Libya has come to an end after two and half years of tireless work and dedication, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, Ghassan Salamé, expressed his sincere appreciation for his Deputy, the UN Resident C

30 Aug 2019

UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees calls for increased support, amidst deteriorating humanitarian situation in Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya – UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, Kelly T. Clements, concluded a two-day visit to Libya on Tuesday, committing to continued support for displaced people and others affected by ongoing clashes.

27 Aug 2019

UNSMIL Dispatches Assessment Mission to Zuwara Airport

Following two consecutive LNA-claimed airstrikes on Zuwara Airport in Western Libya, on 15 and 16 August, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) today dispatched an assessment mission to the airport.

17 Aug 2019

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