17 Jul 2024 -
TRIPOLI - UNSMIL welcomes today’s Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli. The forum can serve as an important opportunity to take forward a human rights-based approach to migration governance.
16 Jul 2024 -
Tripole - UNSMIL congratulates the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) on completing the first phase of voter registration for 60 municipalities across Libya. Despite challenging circumstances, 210,545 Libyan citizens have registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections.
10 Jul 2024 - TRIPOLI – UNSMIL is deeply concerned by reports of another abduction, this time in Misrata. On 8 July, 29-year-old political activist Al-Moatassim Areebi was abducted by unidentified armed men in civilian clothes along with Mohamed Shtewi. While Mr. Shtewi was released after being beaten, the whereabouts of Mr. Al-Areebi remain unknown.
06 May 2024 - NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily, for his efforts, following the announcement of his resignation. The members called on the Secretary-General to appoint a successor as soon as possible.
03 May 2024 - TRIPOLI - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) values the crucial role of journalists in promoting freedom of expression, democratic values, social cohesion, and accountability.
11 Mar 2024 - Tripoli - 11 March – Six months after Storm Daniel and devastating floods struck the city of Derna and the surrounding areas in eastern Libya, our thoughts and condolences remain with the people and communities affected by this disaster.
03 Mar 2024 - TRIPOLI - 03 March – Today, The Embassy of the Netherlands in Libya and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), signed a new agreement to address the issue of missing persons in Libya.
17 Feb 2024 - On the 13th anniversary of the 17th February Revolution in Libya, I commend the unwavering spirit of resilience demonstrated by the Libyan people in their peaceful pursuit of change, democracy, peace, and stability. As we reflect on this occasion today, it is crucial for all Libyan leaders to recognize the daily struggles faced by their fellow citizens and work towards fulfilling their aspirations.
24 Jan 2024 - WASHINGTON, January 24, 2024 — Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to a new report released today by the World Bank, the United Nations, and the European Union.
24 Dec 2023 - TRIPOLI, 24 December 2023 – Today is the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. It also marks two years since general elections were not held in December 2021.
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17 Jul 2024 - TRIPOLI - UNSMIL welcomes today’s Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli. The forum can serve as an important opportunity to take forward a human rights-based approach to migration governance.
16 Jul 2024 - Tripole - UNSMIL congratulates the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) on completing the first phase of voter registration for 60 municipalities across Libya. Despite challenging circumstances, 210,545 Libyan citizens have registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections.
10 Jul 2024 - TRIPOLI – UNSMIL is deeply concerned by reports of another abduction, this time in Misrata. On 8 July, 29-year-old political activist Al-Moatassim Areebi was abducted by unidentified armed men in civilian clothes along with Mohamed Shtewi. While Mr. Shtewi was released after being beaten, the whereabouts of Mr. Al-Areebi remain unknown.
06 May 2024 - NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily, for his efforts, following the announcement of his resignation. The members called on the Secretary-General to appoint a successor as soon as possible.
03 May 2024 - TRIPOLI - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) values the crucial role of journalists in promoting freedom of expression, democratic values, social cohesion, and accountability.
11 Mar 2024 - Tripoli - 11 March – Six months after Storm Daniel and devastating floods struck the city of Derna and the surrounding areas in eastern Libya, our thoughts and condolences remain with the people and communities affected by this disaster.
03 Mar 2024 - TRIPOLI - 03 March – Today, The Embassy of the Netherlands in Libya and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), signed a new agreement to address the issue of missing persons in Libya.
17 Feb 2024 - On the 13th anniversary of the 17th February Revolution in Libya, I commend the unwavering spirit of resilience demonstrated by the Libyan people in their peaceful pursuit of change, democracy, peace, and stability. As we reflect on this occasion today, it is crucial for all Libyan leaders to recognize the daily struggles faced by their fellow citizens and work towards fulfilling their aspirations.
24 Jan 2024 - WASHINGTON, January 24, 2024 — Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to a new report released today by the World Bank, the United Nations, and the European Union.
24 Dec 2023 - TRIPOLI, 24 December 2023 – Today is the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. It also marks two years since general elections were not held in December 2021.
