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UNSMIL welcomes completion of voter registration for municipal elections, calls for continued support of HNEC
Tripole - UNSMIL congratulates the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) on completing the first phase of voter registration for 60 municipalities across Libya. Despite challenging circumstances, 210,545 Libyan citizens…
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UNSMIL calls for the release of abducted activist in Misrata, and all arbitrarily detained in Libya
TRIPOLI – UNSMIL is deeply concerned by reports of another abduction, this time in Misrata. On 8 July, 29-year-old political activist Al-Moatassim Areebi was abducted by unidentified armed men in civilian clothes along with…
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Security Council Press Statement on Libya May 2024
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye…
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On World Press Freedom Day, UNSMIL calls for empowering journalists to carry out their vital role in Libya
TRIPOLI - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) values the crucial role of journalists in promoting freedom of expression, democratic values, social cohesion, and accountability…
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Statement by SRSG Bathily and DSRSG RC/HC Gagnon on the six-month anniversary of the devastating floods in Derna and affected areas
Tripoli - 11 March – Six months after Storm Daniel and devastating floods struck the city of Derna and the surrounding areas in eastern Libya, our thoughts and condolences remain with the people and communities affected by…
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Netherlands, UNDP and UNSMIL join forces to support families of missing persons in Libya
TRIPOLI - 03 March – Today, The Embassy of the Netherlands in Libya and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), signed a new agreement to…
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Joint World Bank, EU, UN Report Assesses Damages Caused by Catastrophic Flooding in Libya
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2024 — Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to a new report released today by the World Bank…
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UNSMIL Statement on Libya’s Independence Day and Second Anniversary of Failure to Hold General Elections
TRIPOLI, 24 December 2023 – Today is the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. It also marks two…
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International Human Rights Day: Human Rights are critical for the success of the political process
TRIPOLI, 10 December 2023: As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reiterates its call for human rights to be protected and…
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UNSMIL statement on the 16 days of activism to combat violence against women and girls
TRIPOLI, 26 November 2023 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stands united with Libyan defenders of women’s rights in supporting the 16 days of activism for the elimination of violence against women and…