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17 Aug 2025 - TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates the citizens of 26 Libyan municipalities for the successful conduct of Municipal Council Elections today with a reported high preliminary turnout of 71%. According to reports, today’s elections were held in an orderly and peaceful manner. -
17 Aug 2025 - TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates the citizens of 26 Libyan municipalities for the successful conduct of Municipal Council Elections today with a reported high preliminary turnout of 71%. According to reports, today’s elections were held in an orderly and peaceful manner.
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16 Aug 2025 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the opening this morning of polling centers in 26 municipalities for the holding of Municipal Council Elections. Libyan citizens, residents of those municipalities have the opportunity to exercise their political rights and participate in the democratic process, by renewing the legitimacy of local authorities through peaceful, inclusive, and transparent elections in this second group of municipalities. -
15 Aug 2025 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the deliberate attacks that took place in the early morning hours of 15 August against two field offices of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) in Zawiya and Sahel Al Gharbi. -
14 Aug 2025 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya condemns, in the strongest terms, the armed attack by unknown assailants that took place in the early hours of 12 August against the office of the High National Elections Commission in Zliten, reportedly damaging property and injuring two individuals. -
28 Jul 2025 - Tripoli – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) followed the live broadcast of the High Council of State (HCS) session on Sunday, 27 July, during which 95 members elected a new Presidency. The Mission noted that voting proceeded under normal conditions and with transparency. -
01 Jul 2025 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations in Libya is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its annual Ra’idat training programme which opens at midnight 1 July. Young Libyan women aged 18-30 are invited to apply between 1 and 15 July to join the programme, with applications from women from all cultural components and those with disabilities strongly encouraged. -
27 Jun 2025 - TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) affirms its uncompromising respect for the right of all citizens to demonstrate peacefully and to express their views freely. Direct engagement with the Libyan people is a cornerstone of our work, and we are always prepared to meet, engage in discussions and listen to the views of the Libyan people which includes listening to the concerns of peaceful protesters. -
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18 Jun 2025 - TRIPOLI - Hate speech undermines peace, deepens rifts, and has, many times throughout history, contributed to igniting conflict. In Libya, where politics are polarized and security is fragile, hate speech—especially when targeted along regional, tribal, or ethnic lines—threatens efforts to unite and stabilize the country.
