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Libyans in Benghazi relay frustrations about the political and security situation to UNSMIL, propose solutions

BENGHAZI - DSRSG Stephanie Koury concluded on Thursday a three-day visit to Benghazi as part of the UNSMIL’s consultations with various stakeholders on the outcomes of the Advisory Committee and the options proposed for the way forward.

08 Jun 2025

SRSG Hanna S.Tetteh on the occasion of Eid al-Adha

As Libyans prepare to mark Eid al-Adha, I extend my warmest wishes to you and your families.

05 Jun 2025

Town hall: Zawiyah residents call for political change, share feedback on political process proposals

Zawiyah residents expressed frustration with the deteriorating political and security situation and called for action at a town hall-style meeting Monday, organized by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.

05 Jun 2025

Libya: Sites of gross human rights violations must be sealed and impartially investigated - Türk

GENEVA – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday he was shocked by revelations of gross human rights violations uncovered at official and unofficial detention facilities run by the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) force in Tripoli, ca

04 Jun 2025

‘They target our reputation’: Online attacks force Libyan journalists to self-censor

Journalists in Libya face frequent online harassment, which impedes their ability to fulfil their function as watchdogs against corruption, human rights abuses and other issues, journalists said last week during a round table discussion with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.

03 Jun 2025

Libyan notables, community leaders and local mediators discuss ways to support the Tripoli truce and build lasting stability 

TRIPOLI – To strengthen the fragile truce established after this months’ clashes in Tripoli, mechanisms should be put in place to prevent unilateral military action and monitor and enforce commitments to the agreement, 16 western leaders advised the Un

29 May 2025

Basirah: 50 Libyan media professionals join UNSMIL workshop on A.I. tools for the newsroom

TRIPOLI—Artificial intelligence tools can help journalists deepen their research, fact-check more efficiently, and save time on tedious tasks, freeing up more time for creativity.

How?

24 May 2025

UNSMIL hears from community representatives in Zintan and Misrata as it starts a public consultation process on the Advisory Committee recommendations

ZINTAN / MISRATA – Mayors, municipal council leaders, youth, community representatives, and elected and military officials in Zintan and Misrata were among the first to put forward their thoughts on the Advisory Committee’s recommendations and options

23 May 2025