Speeches and Stories

Message of the Secretary-General on the world day against trafficking in persons

Trafficking in persons is a vile crime that feeds on inequalities, instability and conflict. Human traffickers profit from peoples’ hopes and despair. They prey on the vulnerable and rob them of their fundamental rights.

30 Jul 2018

Security Council Press Statement on LIBYA 19 July 2018

The members of the Security Council welcomed the briefing from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Ghassan Salamé, on 16 July 2018.

20 Jul 2018

Remarks of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya 16 July 2018

Mr. President,

Allow me to congratulate Sweden for its Presidency of the Security Council this month. I am grateful for this opportunity to brief you on our work in Libya.

Mr. President,

Members of the Council,

16 Jul 2018

Libyan Hearts

A multimedia story by Abel Kavanagh.

26 Jun 2018

Remarks of SRSG Ghassan Salamé to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya - 21 May 2018

Madam President,

Members of the Security Council,

Allow me to congratulate Poland for its Presidency of the Security Council this month. I am grateful for this opportunity to brief you on our work in Libya.

Madam President,

21 May 2018