Press Releases

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...
Statement by UNSMIL Officer-in-Charge, Stephanie Koury, on the UN-facilitated Libyan political process
15 Dec 2024 - Assalamu Alaikum It has now been 8 months since I joined the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. ...
UNSMIL marks Human Rights Day with call for stronger protection and inclusive future in Libya
10 Dec 2024 - TRIPOLI, 10 December 2024 - Today, on Human Rights Day, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) emphasises this year’s theme, “Our...
United Nations in Libya calls for action to protect and promote the rights of women
25 Nov 2024 - TRIPOLI, 25 November 2024 – The 16 Days of Activism against Violence against women and girls is an...
UNSMIL welcomes democratic milestone: Libyan municipal elections
24 Nov 2024 - TRIPOLI - UNSMIL welcomes the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announcement of the preliminary results for the 58 Municipalities, which showed a significant turnout of over 77% of registered voters for municipal council elections....
UNSMIL Welcomes announcement of municipal councils' election date 
29 Oct 2024 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the announcement by the High National Election Commission (HNEC) regarding the upcoming municipal council elections in 58 municipalities across the country set for 16 November. This election represents an...
UNSMIL welcomes the appointment of the Central Bank of Libya Board of Directors
22 Oct 2024 - TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the appointment of the Central Bank of Libya's (CBL) Board of Directors through Decision number 17 for 2024, issued yesterday by the Presidency of the House of Representatives. This marks a significant step...
Security Council press statement on Libya– 9 October 2024
09 Oct 2024 - The members of the Security Council welcomed the agreement reached between Libyan actors on the Central Bank of Libya and its endorsement by the House of Representative and High State Council. They called on all Libyan parties to fully and swiftly implement the agreement,...