Press Releases

Netherlands, UNDP and UNSMIL join forces to support families of missing persons in Libya
03 Mar 2024 - TRIPOLI - 03 March – Today, The Embassy of the Netherlands in Libya and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL...
SRSG Bathily's Statement on the 13th Anniversary of the 17th February Revolution
17 Feb 2024 - On the 13th anniversary of the 17th February Revolution in Libya, I commend the unwavering spirit of resilience demonstrated by the Libyan people in their peaceful pursuit of change, democracy, peace, and stability. As we reflect on this occasion today, it is crucial for all...
Joint World Bank, EU, UN Report Assesses Damages Caused by Catastrophic Flooding in Libya
24 Jan 2024 - WASHINGTON, January 24, 2024 — Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to a new report released today by the World Bank, the United Nations, and...
UNSMIL Statement on Libya’s Independence Day and Second Anniversary of Failure to Hold General Elections
24 Dec 2023 - TRIPOLI, 24 December 2023 – Today is the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. It also marks two years since...
International Human Rights Day: Human Rights are critical for the success of the political process
10 Dec 2023 - TRIPOLI, 10 December 2023: As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reiterates its call for human...
UNSMIL statement on the 16 days of activism to combat violence against women and girls
26 Nov 2023 - TRIPOLI, 26 November 2023 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stands united with Libyan defenders of women’s rights in supporting the 16 days of activism for the elimination of violence against...
Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily invites institutional stakeholders to a meeting to discuss next steps of the electoral process.
23 Nov 2023 - Tripoli 23 November 2023 – Following intensive consultations with a broad range of Libyan stakeholders as part of his efforts to advance the political process, the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United...
UNSMIL completes technical review of Libyan electoral laws, commends the 6+6 for their effort and calls for a political settlement on remaining contentious issues
12 Oct 2023 - TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) completed an initial technical review of the Presidential Election Law no. 28/2023 and Parliamentary Election Law no. 27/2023, which were officially received...
UNSMIL receives copy of electoral laws, stresses need for consensual and implementable solutions
06 Oct 2023 - TRIPOLI- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya received yesterday evening an official memorandum from the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives Agila Saleh that included the approved electoral laws. The mission respects the Libyan sovereign institutions and...
Statement by the Co-Chairs (Netherlands, Switzerland and UNSMIL) of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya
28 Sep 2023 - ‘Unity, Principled Leadership, Respect for Human Rights Vital after Catastrophe in East Highlights Severe Governance Deficit’ ...