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United Nations Condemns Attack against GNC President, Calls on Libyan to resolve Disputes peacefully

Tripoli, 7 March 2013 – Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Tarek Mitri contacted President of the General National Congress (GNC) Mohammed Magariaf following the gunfire attack against his vehicle and the incidents that took place on Tuesday during a meeti

07 Mar 2013

Message of the SRSG for Libya Mr. Tarek Mitri on International women’s Day 2013

Only three weeks ago, Libya marked the second anniversary of its revolution, a revolution the people of this country have made enormous sacrifices to achieve.

07 Mar 2013

Secretary-General Message on International Women’s Day, 08 March 2013

As we commemorate International Women's Day, we must look back on a year of shocking crimes of violence against women and girls and ask ourselves how to usher in a better future.

07 Mar 2013

United Nations Urges Respect for Freedom of Faith and Expression

Tripoli, 07 March 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is deeply concerned by several recent incidents, including attacks on media organizations, threats against journalists, and violence against a Coptic church and other houses of worship.

07 Mar 2013

United Nations Calls on Libyans to Support the Democratic Transition

Tripoli, 6 March 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses concern about the escalation of protesters' demands to attempts to coerce the General National Congress to act on matters on its agenda.

06 Mar 2013

UNICEF PR: Nationwide school assessment shows great need for investment in Libyan education sector

TRIPOLI, 28 February 2013 – Some 40 percent of the schools in Libya were damaged in the 2011 revolution according to a report released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF today.

28 Feb 2013

UNICEF PR: Nationwide school assessment shows great need for investment in Libyan education sector

TRIPOLI, 28 February 2013 – Some 40 percent of the schools in Libya were damaged in the 2011 revolution according to a report released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNICEF today.

28 Feb 2013

United Nations Visits Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi in Prison

Tripoli, 28 February 2013- UNSMIL representatives visited Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi, former Prime Minister under the Qadhafi regime, at his place of detention, the Correction and Rehabilitation center at al-Hadba in Tripoli today.

28 Feb 2013