25 Nov 2015 - New York, 24 November 2015 - In response to questions about the agreement for Libya, the Spokesman has the following to say:
The agreement brokered by Qatar is an important development and we hope it will indeed end the inter-communal violence in the south.
The Secretary-General welcomes all initiatives that complement the UN Support Mission in Libya's (UNSMIL's) work and aim to bring about an end to the conflict in Libya.
21 Nov 2015 - 20 November 2015 - The Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya 2015-16 to address the needs of 2.4 million people who require some form of humanitarian assistance was launched in Geneva on Friday 20 November 2015.
17 Nov 2015 - Tunis – 16 November 2015 – As part of commemorations marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Libyan journalists and Human Rights activists have recommended a number of concrete proposals to enable the continuity of their work and to ensure that crimes against media professionals do not go unnoticed or unchallenged.
17 Nov 2015 - 17 November 2015 – Today, I assume my responsibilities as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) full of hope and determination that together with all the Libyans we will work to achieve the peace that the Libyan people desperately need and truly deserve.
Only through dialogue and unity can stability be attained and the State’s authority restored.
13 Nov 2015 - 12 November 2015 - I am aware of the report today in the New York Times about Libya and alleged activities in contravention of United Nations Security Council resolutions. In light of this report, I have decided to request a full clarification of the issue, including from the United Arab Emirate (UAE) authorities, as I take time to reflect on the next steps in my professional career.
12 Nov 2015 - 11 November 2015 - The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, Ali Al-Za’tari, welcomes the release of two Libyan humanitarian workers affiliated with aid agencies and expresses gratitude to all those who assisted in securing their freedom after five months in captivity.
03 Nov 2015 - UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Calls for the Immediate Release of Abducted Humanitarian Workers, Warns It Compromises Aid Delivery to Southern Libya
02 Nov 2015 - 2 November 2015 - Today we remember the journalists and media workers who have been killed in the line of duty.
More than 700 journalists have been killed in the last decade -- one every five days -- simply for bringing news and information to the public.
28 Oct 2015 - 28 October 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has learnt of the crash of a helicopter near Zawiya west of Tripoli on 27 October 2015, reportedly killing all passengers onboard, including military officers and brigade commanders.
The Mission regrets the loss of life and calls on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any action that would further escalate tensions.
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17 Nov 2015 - 17 November 2015 – Today, I assume my responsibilities as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) full of hope and determination that together with all the Libyans we will work to achieve the peace that the Libyan people desperately need and truly deserve. Only through dialogue and unity can stability be attained and the State’s authority restored.
13 Nov 2015 - 12 November 2015 - I am aware of the report today in the New York Times about Libya and alleged activities in contravention of United Nations Security Council resolutions. In light of this report, I have decided to request a full clarification of the issue, including from the United Arab Emirate (UAE) authorities, as I take time to reflect on the next steps in my professional career.
Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Welcomes Release of Humanitarian Workers After 5 Months Captivity12 Nov 2015 - 11 November 2015 - The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, Ali Al-Za’tari, welcomes the release of two Libyan humanitarian workers affiliated with aid agencies and expresses gratitude to all those who assisted in securing their freedom after five months in captivity.
02 Nov 2015 - UNSMIL Calls on Libyan Political Stakeholders to Redouble Efforts to Reach Agreement to Form Government of National Accord
02 Nov 2015 - 2 November 2015 - Today we remember the journalists and media workers who have been killed in the line of duty. More than 700 journalists have been killed in the last decade -- one every five days -- simply for bringing news and information to the public.
28 Oct 2015 - 28 October 2015 – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has learnt of the crash of a helicopter near Zawiya west of Tripoli on 27 October 2015, reportedly killing all passengers onboard, including military officers and brigade commanders. The Mission regrets the loss of life and calls on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any action that would further escalate tensions.
