Press Releases

Mass grave in Tarhuna in May 2022 ©GASIMP

Libya: UN report urges accountability for years of human rights violations in Tarhuna
30 Aug 2024 - GENEVA/TRIPOLI – A UN report warned today that the continued lack of accountability and...
Security Council Press Statement on Libya
28 Aug 2024 - The members of the Security Council expressed concern at recent developments and tensions in Libya. They called on Libyan actors and institutions to urgently refrain from any unilateral actions which increase tensions, undermine trust, and further entrench institutional...
Statement by the United Nations Support Mission on the Central Bank of Libya Crisis
26 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI - 26 August - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Libya resulting from unilateral decisions. The Mission believes that continuing with unilateral actions will come at a high cost for the...
UNSMIL expresses concern over increasing tensions and armed mobilization in the capital
22 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI, 22 August 2024 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses grave concerns about reports of mobilization of forces in Tripoli, including the threats to use force to resolve the crisis...
UNSMIL statement concerning unilateral moves by Libyan actors
14 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI, 14 August 2024 – UNSMIL is following up with concern the recent unilateral acts by Libyan political actors and institutions, in the East, West and South. In the current climate, these unilateral acts serve to increase tension, undermine trust and further...
UNSMIL condemns Tajoura clashes, urges authorities to fulfill their responsibilities
10 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI – August 10 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemns the armed clashes that erupted in Tajoura yesterday and the subsequent military buildup inside and around Tripoli. The Mission is disturbed by reports...
UNSMIL Statement on the election results for the President of the High Council of State
09 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI, 09 August - UNSMIL continues to closely monitor the controversy surrounding the outcome of the August 6 session to elect the President of the High Council of State (HCS). The Mission has taken note of the positions of the presidential...
UNSMIL statement on recent mobilization of forces
09 Aug 2024 - TRIPOLI - 9 August - UNSMIL monitors with concern the recent mobilization of forces in various parts of Libya, particularly in the southern and western regions. We commend ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further tension....
UNSMIL statement on the Cairo meeting between members of House of Representatives and High Council of State
20 Jul 2024 - Tripoli - UNSMIL takes note of the meeting of members of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State Cairo on 18 July. While the Mission welcomes all steps in support of a Libyan consensus that facilitates a Libyan-led and owned political process towards national...
UNSMIL welcomes the hosting of Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli, Calls for Rights-Based Approach
17 Jul 2024 - TRIPOLI - UNSMIL welcomes today’s Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum in Tripoli. The forum can serve as an important opportunity to take forward a human rights-based approach to migration governance. The Mission reinforces the need for a concerted international effort based...