The cities of Sirte and Sebha will receive a package of $US 10 million dollars aimed at rebuilding the battered health and education sectors as well as water and power supplies for their residents, estimated at about 250,000…
SRSG Martin Kobler Welcomes LNA Qanfouda Announcement, affirms that Civilians must be Protected during Evacuation Process 10 December 2016 - The Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United…
On Human Rights Day, we remember the Libyans who rose up six years ago against an autocratic regime, demanding freedom, dignity and justice for all. On this day, we also commemorate the many human rights activists who lost…
08 December 2016 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) organized a two-day seminar under the theme “Enhancing Cooperation between the Judiciary and the Judicial Police to develop Prisons in Libya”. The…
Following the briefing on 6 December by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Martin Kobler, the Members of the Security Council reiterated their support for his efforts and those of the United Nations Support…
“Moving Beyond Containment” Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council Firstly, I would like to congratulate Spain for presiding over the Security Council this month. The members of the Council have before them the…
Tunis, Tunisia – The World Health Organization is deeply concerned about the deaths of neonates in Libya as a result of the deteriorating health system. From July to August this year, 73 neonates died, including 22 due to…
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Martin Kobler is extremely alarmed by the ongoing clashes in Tripoli which are reported to have…
Tunis – From 1 November to 30 November 2016, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 89 civilian casualties, including 38 deaths and 51 injuries, during the conduct of hostilities across Libya. Victims…
Tunis - Between the 25th November and the 10th December, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Libya office, organizes a campaign in Libya to advocate and raise awareness on gender-based violence with the support of the…
The Republic of Korea has contributed one million dollars (US$) to assist in speedy rehabilitation projects in Libya that will improve vital basic services to the citizens. The donation is a valuable contribution to the…
At long last, there is growing global recognition that violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. Yet there is still much more we can…