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UN Secretary-General condemns attack on the French Embassy in Tripoli, Libya

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the attack on the French Embassy in Tripoli, Libya

23 Apr 2013

Judicial System holds important Role in upholding Children’s Rights and ensuring their Best Interest

TRIPOLI, 21 April 2013 – The Libyan Higher Judicial Institute (HJI) and UNICEF have launched a comprehensive capacity building programme for judges, prosecutors, and others involved in the judicial system in Libya, with the aim of preparing a solid ground for building a juvenile

21 Apr 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY - UNSMIL Alerts Media, Social Network Users of A Misleading Facebook Page

Tripoli, 15 April 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) alerts the media and social network users in Libya and abroad of a Facebook Page that introduces itself as "Security Council/Libya Branch/The Office of Fighting Crime" and falsely uses the name of a maj

15 Apr 2013

Libyan Scouts Take Centre Stage as International Mine Action Day is Marked by Pomp and Speeches

The young boy scout lifted up a placard that read "Isn't It My Right to Live Like Other Children?" along with a cartoon drawing of a boy who lost a leg watching other children playing football. The marching band blew the horns and beat the drums.

10 Apr 2013

Libyan Scouts Take Centre Stage as International Mine Action Day is Marked by Pomp and Speeches

10 Apr 2013

UN in Libya Press Release: UN Joins Ministry of Education and NGOs to Mark Mine Awareness Day

TRIPOLI, 4 April 2013 – The Ministry of Education, The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and international and local NGOs are today marking the International Day for Mine Aw

04 Apr 2013

Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

4 April 2013 - Eliminating the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war is a crucially important endeavour that advances peace, enables development, supports nations in transition and saves lives.

03 Apr 2013

UNSMIL Statement, 24 March 2013

Tripoli , 24 March 2013 - Following reports circulated in the past week, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) issued the following clarification:

27 Mar 2013