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United Nations (UN) and Italy review progress on clearing Misratah blast site

The blast originated from an ammunition depot located in a populated area, where unstable munitions ignited and triggered a large secondary explosion

The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Resident Coordinator (DSRSG/RC) in Libya, accompanied by the Ambassador of Italy, visited Misratah on 23 November to assess efforts to remove remaining hazards from the site of the 31 August explosion. “The United Nations stand with the families and communities affected…

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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) clarifies disinformation regarding political process funding

All funding is safeguarded through the UN’s global system of financial oversight, which requires Missions to adhere to uniform controls on budgeting, procurement, and expenditure

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya wishes to clarify for the public the financing of the UN generally and UNSMIL’s operations, including the implementation of the roadmap.  The UN is funded both through its regular budget made up of assessed contributions from all 193 Member states, in accordance with…

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Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) stresses the importance of including persons with disabilities in all political processes

The SRSG noted the importance of including persons with disabilities in all aspects of National life including the structured dialogue process

Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hanna Tetteh and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Political Affairs Stephanie Koury met yesterday with Libyan organizations of persons with disabilities to discuss the challenges they face and their priorities and views on their participation in the political process, including the Structured Dialogue…

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Location secured for joint border security centre in Benghazi

Together, the centres will enable real-time information sharing and support unified responses to border-related challenges

In a step toward unifying Libya’s security institutions, representatives from military and security bodies from across the country Tuesday approved a location for a joint border security centre, which is slated to begin operation within the next few weeks. The Joint Border Security Communication and Information Exchange Centre’s launch is…

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Clarification regarding reports that a rocket was launched in the vicinity of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) compound

UNSMIL reiterates its unwavering commitment to supporting Libya’s efforts toward peace, stability, and the rule of law

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has received reports that a rocket was launched in the vicinity of its compound during the briefing of the Special Representative of Secretary-General, Hanna Tetteh, to the Security Council. The Mission’s premises were not impacted. UNSMIL acknowledges with appreciation the vigilance of…

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Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Tetteh joins young Libyan women to kick start the Ra’idat programme’s third year

The Ra’idat programme takes thirty-five young women annually for an intensive year of training focused on building communication, leadership, teamwork and advocacy skills

Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya Hanna Tetteh joined thirty-five young women from across Libya on Monday in a discussion on youth empowerment as they started their journeys on the UN in Libya’s annual Ra’idat training programme.  In a panel discussion alongside UN Women’s Representative Florence Batsy, UNICEF’s…

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Libya: Mine action implementing partners discuss cooperation to address explosive contamination and enhance the safe management of ammunition

The session opened with remarks by Ms. Ulrika Richardson, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator in Libya, and Brigadier General Mohamed Al-Daeri, representing the Ministry of Defense

On 15 October, the third Mine Action Implementing Partners meeting took place at the Ministry of Defense in Tripoli, bringing together 34 participants, including three national and four international mine action NGOs, as well as representatives from the European Union, Italy, Spain, Türkiye, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Co-chaired…

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United Nation (UN) in Libya marks 80 years of the United Nation (UN) with a public photography exhibition in downtown Tripoli

The discussion focused on amplifying the perspectives of Libya’s next generation and highlighting their aspirations for a better future

Representatives of the United Nations in Libya, joined by Libyan ministers and officials, ambassadors, members of the public, and Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, celebrated the UN Day and opened a photography exhibition, entitled “Building Our Future Together”, at Eskandar Arts House. The exhibition marks eighty years…

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Statement by United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcoming the continuation of municipal council elections

The Mission reaffirms its continued support for inclusive and credible elections that reflect the will of the Libyan people and strengthen the foundations of democratic governance

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the holding of municipal council elections today, 18 October, in 16 municipalities in eastern, central and southern Libya, following the interruption of the process on 16 August. The Mission commends the agreement reached between the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) and…

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Basirah training: Libyan media professionals strengthen digital research, fact-checking skills

The Zoom-based workshop was organised by the UNSMIL as part of its Basirah professional development programme

Thirty Libyan journalists, media professors, students and fact checkers joined a UNSMIL-backed online training session Thursday to sharpen their skills in digital research and verification, as part of wider efforts to strengthen the country’s media sector against the spread of false information.   The Zoom-based workshop was organised by the UNSMIL…