UNSMIL News

Tripoli, 04 July 2014 - The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) categorically denies claims reported by some media that staff members were detained in the city of al-Baida. The UN Mission does not have any staff members in…

Tripoli, 3 July 2014 - On 18 June 2014, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) handed over a temporary Ammunition Storage Site to local authorities in Zintan, in the West of the country, part of UNSMIL’s efforts…

Are all children in Libya in school and receive quality education? The Ministry of Education, UNICEF and the European Union develop an effective Education Management Information System (EMIS) Tripoli, Libya: 30 June 2014 –…

on Murder of Salwa Bugaighis ,at Press Briefing in Geneva on Friday 27 June 2014: We are deeply concerned about the emerging pattern of direct targeting of human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, and media professionals…

Statement by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women UN Women strongly condemns the assassination of the Libyan leader and women’s rights advocate Salwa Bugaighis. Today we join millions in mourning the loss of…

Braving high temperatures and uncertain security conditions in some parts of the country, Libyans headed to the polls on Wednesday 25 June 2014 to participate in the latest step of the country’s democratic transition. Voters…

Comments on the parliamentary elections by SRSG for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Tarek Mitri, while visiting a polling station and the High National Elections Commission in Tripoli, Wednesday 25 June 2014 “This election is…

23 June 2014 - The members of the Security Council welcomed the holding of parliamentary elections in Libya on 25 June. They emphasised that these elections are an important step in Libya’s transition towards stable…

Tripoli, 15 June 2014 – Ballot papers, registration books and other electoral materials for Libya’s upcoming national elections arrived at Tripoli International Airport on Saturday 14 June 2014. HNEC Commissioner Abubakr Ali…

Tripoli, 11 June 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stresses the importance of holding a dialogue meeting among representatives of Libyan political forces and stakeholders to reach a national…

Tripoli, 06 June 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced a political dialogue initiative involving various influential Libyan actors, during a press conference convened by the Special…

Tripoli, 04 June 2014 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) deplores the assassination of one of the International Committee of the Red Cross’ Delegates today, Wednesday 4 June 2014. This shocking crime…