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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. -
26 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI - 26 August - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Libya resulting from unilateral decisions. The Mission believes that continuing with unilateral actions will come at a high cost for the Libyan people to resolve the protracted crisis, and risks precipitating the country's financial and economic collapse. -
22 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI, 22 August 2024 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses grave concerns about reports of mobilization of forces in Tripoli, including the threats to use force to resolve the crisis surrounding the Central Bank of Libya. UNSMIL urgently calls for immediate de-escalation, restraint, and emphasizes that dialogue is the only solution to all issues. -
14 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI, 14 August 2024 – UNSMIL is following up with concern the recent unilateral acts by Libyan political actors and institutions, in the East, West and South. In the current climate, these unilateral acts serve to increase tension, undermine trust and further entrench institutional divisions and discord amongst Libyans. Now more than ever, consensus, dialogue and unity are needed. -
10 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI – August 10 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the armed clashes that erupted in Tajoura yesterday and the subsequent military buildup inside and around Tripoli. -
09 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI, 09 August - UNSMIL continues to closely monitor the controversy surrounding the outcome of the August 6 session to elect the President of the High Council of State (HCS). The Mission has taken note of the positions of the presidential contenders. -
09 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI - 9 August - UNSMIL monitors with concern the recent mobilization of forces in various parts of Libya, particularly in the southern and western regions. We commend ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further tension.
