06 Apr 2016 - Martin Kobler Stresses the Importance of Sports for Peace and Reconciliation
Sports is a powerful tool to promote peace and development, and can contribute to empowerment of youth, women and person with disabilities and provide and environment of equality and respect for human rights. In Libya, football has a strong following, and it has proven to be a uniting factor for Libyans from diverse backgrounds and affiliations in the country and abroad.
01 Apr 2016 - The members of the Security Council welcomed the arrival in Tripoli of members of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord on 30 March 2016, led by Prime Minister Fayez Serraj.
01 Apr 2016 - The Third Libya Experts Development Cooperation Forum Focuses on Reform Policy Options for the Government of National Accord
Tunis, 1 April 2016 – The third meeting of the Libya Experts Development Cooperation Forum took place in Tunis on 31 March and 1 April 2016, bringing together Libyan academics, policy makers, prominent experts, entrepreneurs and the international community.
01 Apr 2016 - On Wednesday 30 March, Libyan and international NGOs, relevant Government partners, international partners and UN Agencies met to share experiences on common challenges and assistance delivery mechanisms. The Humanitarian Country Team led by the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari, convened an important meeting to discuss the most pressing humanitarian issues in Libya.
01 Apr 2016 - The Secretary-General welcomes the arrival of the Libyan Presidency Council in Tripoli on 30 March, which marks an important step in the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement. He calls on all actors to respect the aspirations of the overwhelming majority of the Libyan people for peace, stability and prosperity.
23 Mar 2016 - Tunis, Tunisia: The United Nations Mine Actions Service (UNMAS) and Arms and Ammunition Advisory Section (AAAS) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has brought together 23 members of its Libyan mine action partners for a 5 day workshop, from 14 – 18 March, on the pillars of humanitarian mine action and their capacity to implement activities across Libya.
Statement of SRSG Martin Kobler to the
Eighth Ministerial Meeting of Libya’s Neighbouring Countries
22 March 2016
“A united neighbourhood
in support of a united Libya”
Your Excellency, Minister Jhinaoui,Excellencies,Colleagues,Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am honoured to be here today and to have an opportunity to address you in this important forum.
11 Mar 2016 - UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Calls for Humanitarian Ceasefires and Safe Exit of Civilians Trapped in Fighting Areas in Benghazi
11 March 2016 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has received reports that many families are trapped in areas of fighting in the city of Benghazi, specifically in the Qanfouda and Qawarsha neigbourhoods. They face shortages of electricity, food and medical supplies.