The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Tetteh, today concluded a two-day visit to Benghazi, during which she held a series of high-level meetings with key political, military, and academic figures in eastern Libya to discuss political, security, and economic developments. SRSG Tetteh began her visit, yesterday, by meeting with the Deputy Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA),Lt. General…
UNSMIL is mandated by the Security Council to facilitate an inclusive political process, support ceasefire implementation, and advance national reconciliation. The mandate was extended through 31 October 2027 by Security Council resolution 2835 (2026)
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is mandated by the Security Council to use its good offices, in full respect of Libyan ownership, to support an inclusive political process and broader stabilisation efforts. UNSMIL facilitates political dialogue and elections; supports national reconciliation, transitional justice, and the protection and promotion of human rights; assists Libyan efforts to reunify state institutions and reduce arms, ammunition, and explosive remnants of war; prevent renewed conflict; promotes the participation of women, youth, and civil society; and coordinates humanitarian assistance, recovery, and reconstruction with Libyan authorities and international partners.
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