UNSMIL
United Nations Support Mission in Libya
Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 2819 (2026) on Libya sanctions renewal during the meeting on the situation in Libya 14 April 2026
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Security Council extends sanctions regime on Libya until August 2027

NEW YORK – The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2819 (2026), extending the Libya sanctions regime and the Panel of Experts' mandate until August 2027. The resolution maintains measures against illicit petroleum exports and continues the arms embargo to bolster regional stability. The measures, first imposed in 2011 following violent repression during protests against the Qadhafi Government, were extended through the unanimous…

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UNSMIL is mandated by the Security Council to facilitate an inclusive political process, support ceasefire implementation, and advance national reconciliation. The mandate was extended through 31 October 2026 by Security Council resolution 2796 (2025)

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is mandated by the Security Council to use its good offices, in full respect of Libyan ownership, to support an inclusive political process and broader stabilisation efforts. UNSMIL facilitates political dialogue and elections; supports national reconciliation, transitional justice, and the protection and promotion of human rights; assists Libyan efforts to reunify state institutions and reduce arms, ammunition, and explosive remnants of war; prevent renewed conflict; promotes the participation of women, youth, and civil society; and coordinates humanitarian assistance, recovery, and reconstruction with Libyan authorities and international partners.

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Structured Dialogue
A platform for inclusive consensus on national issues The Structured Dialogue (SD) is one of three core components of the UNSMIL-facilitated political roadmap that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, announced to the Security Council in August, together with (i) the adoption of a technically sound and politically viable electoral framework aimed at holding Presidential and Legislative elections; and (ii)…
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Youth Engagement Overview
Promoting progress on the youth, peace and security agenda through: UNSMIL’s mandate is to facilitate a wider engagement and participation of women and youth in the Libyan political process, recognising that the process should be inclusive of all Libyans. UNSMIL has been working to support youth engagement in three different ways: YouEngage In May 2024 UNSMIL launched its youth engagement strategy - YouEngage. This is a transformative approach by…
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Basirah
Basirah is a programme of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) that supports the development of Libyan media professionals, including journalists, media professors, media students, and fact checkers. It aims to combat the spread of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech by addressing one influencing factor—insufficient educational opportunities for journalists. Since its launch in May 2025, Basirah has delivered 10 in…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) aims to facilitate an inclusive political process, support ceasefire implementation, and advance national reconciliation. The Security Council, through resolution 2796 (2025), renewed its mandate until 31 October 2026.