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SRSG Bathily visits Chad, Sudan and Niger to renew their shared commitment for the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya

TRIPOLI, 05 April 2023 – Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, today concluded his first official visit to Libya’s southern neighbours, Sudan, Chad and Niger.

05 Apr 2023

UNSMIL and UNMAS Statement on International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2023

TRIPOLI - 04 April 2023 – On International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action today, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya remembers the 19 people, including 14 children, killed by e

04 Apr 2023

Statement by the meeting of the JMC 5+5 and military and security commanders in Tripoli in the presence of SRSG Bathily

In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful:

“Our Lord, decide between us and our people with truth. You are the best of those who judge.” 

27 Mar 2023

Civil society action essential to effective security sector reform

The state, alone, cannot conduct effective security sector reform. Civil society actors have an important role to play as the voice of the people, overseeing the impact on youth and women, human rights, the environment – and more.

19 Mar 2023

Libyans: We care for our homeland, for civil rights and we want living conditions to be improved

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Dutch Ambassador to Libya presented to Presidential Council President Mohammed Menfi Wednesday a list of seven human rights principles and recommendations based on consultations with more than 500 Libyans.

18 Mar 2023

Security Working Group for Libya co-chairs commend JMC 5+5 efforts, Chiefs of Staff work towards reunification of military institutions, emphasize importance of Libya’s national unity and territorial integrity

TUNIS - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the United Kingdom, the lead co-chair of the Security Working Group of the Berlin Process International Follow-up Committee this month hosted a meeting on

17 Mar 2023

Statement by the meeting of the JMC 5+5 and eastern and western military and security commanders in the presence of SRSG Bathily

TUNIS - On 15 March 2023, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) hosted a meeting in the presence of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Abdoulaye Bathily bringing together the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC) and an number of commanders of the milit

15 Mar 2023