Press releases
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05 Jun 2025 - As Libyans prepare to mark Eid al-Adha, I extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This sacred occasion is a time for reflection, sacrifice and compassion—a reminder of the strength that comes from unity, and the importance of helping one another through times of hardship.
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04 Jun 2025 - GENEVA – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday he was shocked by revelations of gross human rights violations uncovered at official and unofficial detention facilities run by the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) force in Tripoli, calling for the sites to be sealed, and for prompt, independent, impartial and transparent investigations by the Libyan authorities.
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20 May 2025 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya released a report today outlining the options put forth by the Advisory Committee to resolve key contentious issues that are blocking progress toward elections.
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20 May 2025 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya will launch of a new professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector on 21 May.
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17 May 2025 - NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern at the escalation of violence in Tripoli in recent days, with reports of civilian casualties.
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17 May 2025 - Armed Clashes in Tripoli Highlight Failure to Protect Civilians and Respect their Fundamental Freedoms
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15 May 2025 - TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is closely monitoring the fragile truce in Tripoli and urgently reiterates its call for all armed formations to return to their barracks without delay. The Mission stresses the importance of full compliance with the ceasefire and urges all parties to refrain from actions or rhetoric that could escalate tensions.
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15 May 2025 - NEW YORK - The Secretary-General takes note of the truce reached in Tripoli yesterday and calls on all parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue.
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UNSMIL/ Ajmal Azami
06 May 2025 - TRIPOLI - The Advisory Committee (AC) successfully concluded its work and submitted yesterday to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) its final report containing options and recommendations to address contentious issues in Libya’s current electoral framework. -
UNSMIL calls for independent investigation into disappearance of HoR member Ibrahim Al-Dersi and circulating torture video
06 May 2025 - TRIPOLI - UNSMIL is alarmed by the video circulating on social media purporting to show House of Representatives member, Ibrahim Al-Dersi detained, chained and with visible signs of torture. Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues during this difficult time as they are subjected to this disturbing video.