Tripoli – On 21 November, as part of the Coordination Framework for International Technical Cooperation with the State of Libya, the Libyan authorities, with the support of the UN Migration Agency (IOM) launched the Migration Working Group, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and co-chaire

I am horrified at news reports and video footage showing African migrants in Libya reportedly being sold as slaves.  I abhor these appalling acts and call upon all competent authorities to investigate these activities without delay and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Tunis, 17 November 2017-  The Government of France has committed EUR 430,000 to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Action, enabling the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to carry out life-saving activities in Misrata, Libya.