Press Releases

UNSMIL-established Advisory Committee concludes its deliberations on the contentious issues in the electoral legal framework
02 May 2025 - TRIPOLI - The Advisory Committee, established by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), completed its deliberations yesterday and finalized a set of options to address contentious issues in Libya’s current electoral framework. Final edits are...
UNSMIL warns against unilateral actions, calls for political actors to focus on establishing a consensual path to elections
30 Apr 2025 - TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is concerned about recent political and security developments and warns against the risk of escalatory unilateral actions by political and security actors. UNSMIL calls on all...
UNSMIL urges parties to set aside blame and agree on urgent measures to stabilize Libya’s economy

UNSMIL urges parties to set aside blame and agree on urgent measures to stabilize Libya’s economy
09 Apr 2025 - UNSMIL is concerned about Libya’s worsening economic situation and the exchange of divisive, politically based accusations about responsibility for it, following the Central Bank of Libya’s devaluation of the Libyan dinar and its explanatory statement of 6...
Statement - UNSMIL Alarmed by Wave of Arbitrary Arrests Across Libya

UNSMIL alarmed by wave of arbitrary arrests across Libya
22 Mar 2025 - Tripoli — UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target...
International Women's Day 2025

SRSG Hanna S. Tetteh statement on International Women's Day: Advancing women’s meaningful participation at all levels is crucial for lasting peace in Libya
08 Mar 2025 - TRIPOLI – Libyan women have a long history of significant and inspiring achievements and contributions to society across the length and breadth of this diverse and beautiful country. Today, they continue to drive progress, lead their communities,...
Joint Statement by the Co-Chairs of the IHL/HR Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process
07 Mar 2025 - “Accountability for International Crimes is Essential for Justice and Lasting Peace in Libya” The HAGUE - The Co-Chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and...
UNSMIL announces the establishment of the Advisory Committee
04 Feb 2025 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Advisory Committee, as part of its multi-track political initiative announced to the Security Council on 16 December 2024. The role of the Advisory Committee will be...
Statement from UNSMIL on Libya's Independence Day
23 Dec 2024 - Tripoli – On the 73rd anniversary of Libya's independence, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. On this occasion, we celebrate not only Libya's hard-won freedom and sovereignty but also the resilience and...
Joint Press Release UN joint visit to Kufra addresses Sudanese refugee situation
20 Dec 2024 - KUFRA, Libya — A high-level United Nations delegation visited Kufra yesterday to assess the ongoing humanitarian response for Sudanese refugees. Led by UNSMIL Officer-in-Charge Stephanie Koury and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General,...
Statement by the Co-Chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process
16 Dec 2024 - Tripoli, 16 December 2024 On the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the...