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Ms. Hanna Serwaa Tetteh of Ghana - Special Representative for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Hanna Serwaa Tetteh of Ghana as his Special Representative for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

24 Jan 2025

Libyan border security institutions agree to establish a joint centre for communication and information to counter terrorism and irregular migration

TRIPOLI – 24 January – The joint technical coordination team composed of the Eastern and Western military and security institutions agreed Thursday on a project to establish a joint centre for communication and information exchange to support institutions securing Libya’s borders, combating terro

24 Jan 2025

Libyan youth call for sustainability of the ceasefire agreement and inclusion in state building

TRIPOLI – 24 January – Twenty-five young men and women joined UNSMIL’s team in Tripoli in a workshop to promote the Ceasefire Agreement and its full implementation including the withdrawal of the mercenaries and foreign fighters.

24 Jan 2025

Libyan notables and social leaders discuss community violence reduction and conflict prevention

TUNIS – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held a two-day forum in Tunis, bringing together Libyan notables and leading figures from across Libya in discussions on de-escalation and conflict prevention.

28 Dec 2024

Statement from UNSMIL on Libya's Independence Day

Tripoli – On the 73rd anniversary of Libya's independence, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people.

23 Dec 2024

Three-month training program for judicial and law enforcement authorities in Eastern Libya building capacity on human rights protections

BENGHAZI – 21 December – Over one hundred military police, judges and prosecutors have taken part in a three-month programme in Benghazi organized by UNSMIL’s Human Rights, Transitional Justice and Rule of Law Section and the Office o

21 Dec 2024

East-South youth discuss ways to advance political process and combat hate speech

BENGHAZI – 21 December – Young men and women from across the eastern and southern region came together earlier this week in a two-day workshop in Benghazi as part of UNSMIL’s #YouEngage programme.

21 Dec 2024