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29 Oct 2024 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the announcement by the High National Election Commission (HNEC) regarding the upcoming municipal council elections in 58 municipalities across the country set for 16 November. This election represents an important step towards strengthening local governance and democratic practice in Libya. -
22 Oct 2024 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the appointment of the Central Bank of Libya's (CBL) Board of Directors through Decision number 17 for 2024, issued yesterday by the Presidency of the House of Representatives. This marks a significant step in fulfilling the UNSMIL-facilitated CBL agreement signed on 26 September. -
09 Oct 2024 - The members of the Security Council welcomed the agreement reached between Libyan actors on the Central Bank of Libya and its endorsement by the House of Representative and High State Council. They called on all Libyan parties to fully and swiftly implement the agreement, including appointing a Board of Directors. -
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12 Sep 2024 - For the second consecutive day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) facilitated consultations between representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State regarding the ongoing crisis at the Central Bank of Libya. These discussions are part of the Mission's continued efforts to restore the institution's vital role within both the local and international financial systems. -
11 Sep 2024 - TRIPOLI - Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, ended her visit to Libya today, underlining the United Nations commitment to assisting the Libyan people in their efforts to achieve unity and durable peace. -
09 Sep 2024 - TRIPOLI, 09 September 2024 - One year after Storm Daniel and the devastating floods that struck the city of Derna and surrounding areas in eastern Libya, the United Nations in Libya pays tribute to the resilience and strength of local communities that have worked tirelessly to recover from the disaster. -
03 Sep 2024 - TRIPOLI, 3 September 2024 – Following consultations hosted by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) at its headquarters in Tripoli on Monday and Tuesday, the representatives of the House of Representatives (HoR) and High Council of State (HCS) reached important understandings on the crisis of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), particularly on the mechanism and timelines -
Mass grave in Tarhuna in May 2022 ©GASIMP
30 Aug 2024 - GENEVA/TRIPOLI – A UN report warned today that the continued lack of accountability and years of impunity enjoyed by those behind the human rights violations and abuses committed in the Libyan city of Tarhuna between 2013 and 2022 risk fuelling more instability and further division in the cou -
28 Aug 2024 - The members of the Security Council expressed concern at recent developments and tensions in Libya. They called on Libyan actors and institutions to urgently refrain from any unilateral actions which increase tensions, undermine trust, and further entrench institutional divisions and discord amongst Libyans.
