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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Alarmed by Wave of Arbitrary Arrests Across Libya

The Mission renews its call for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained individuals and to hold those responsible accountable

UNSMIL is alarmed by the wave of arbitrary arrest and detentions across Libya by law enforcement and security actors. These actors are using their powers of arrest and detention to target individuals for their alleged political affiliations, to silence perceived dissent and to undermine judicial independence. These unlawful practices create…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Youth from Al Ajilat, Sabratha, Zawia and Jadida come together to discuss ways to reduce community violence

The participants discussed how young lives were being lost, families and communities were being affected, and interventions from the state and local leaders were crucial to prevent further conflict

In a workshop and iftar organized by UNSMIL, thirty-eight youth from, Al Ajilat, Zawiya, Sabratha and Jadida, joined officials from the Ministries of Youth, Labour and the Mission to share experiences and discuss ways to reduce community violence last Wednesday.  As part of UNSMIL’s youth strategy – YouEngage – and…

African Energy Chamber
Source: African Energy Chamber |

North Africa’s Growing Energy Influence - Key Projects and Investment Opportunities

As North Africa advances transformative oil & gas, hydrogen and renewable energy projects, African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies will showcase the region's pivotal role in shaping the future of global energy and driving investment opportunities

North Africa has long been a key player in the global energy arena, and its role is set to expand as the region advances in oil and gas, hydrogen and renewable energy. From exploration and production to innovative investment opportunities, North Africa’s energy landscape is evolving, with both mature and…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

Sudanese Refugees in Libya: Refugees and communities in Alkufra in need of urgent support as regional displacement crisis escalates

With only a limited number of INGOs present in Alkufra the situation will worsen as financial resources to provide support remain limited

As the conflict in Sudan continues to drive mass displacement, an estimated 500 Sudanese refugees are arriving daily in Alkufra, a remote border city in southern Libya. The health system in Alkufra, not designed to support such a large population, is now overwhelmed, leaving many refugees without access to essential…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Libyan youth call for political stability, accountability and economic reforms

The participants, including 10 women and 19 men, overwhelmingly emphasized the necessity of political stability as a fundamental requirement for economic recovery

Twenty-nine young men and women from across Libya joined UNSMIL’s economic experts in person and online in workshops to discuss the challenges facing Libya’s economy and share their ideas for overcoming them.   The participants, including 10 women and 19 men, overwhelmingly emphasized the necessity of political stability as a fundamental…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna S. Tetteh statement on International Women's Day: Advancing women’s meaningful participation at all levels is crucial for lasting peace in Libya

UNSMIL calls upon all relevant Libyan stakeholders to take decisive actions in advancing the status of women and girls, ensuring their rights and giving them equal opportunities

Libyan women have a long history of significant and inspiring achievements and contributions to society across the length and breadth of this diverse and beautiful country. Today, they continue to drive progress, lead their communities, participate in governance and stand for election despite many challenges and more importantly build their…

African Energy Chamber

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Source: African Energy Chamber |

Libya Launches 2025 Bid Round, Paving the Way for Oil & Gas Revival

Libya’s renewed push for oil and gas investment will take center stage at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025, where global stakeholders will explore opportunities in the country’s newly launched bid round, advancing projects and emerging energy partnerships

Libya’s oil and gas sector is set for a new era of growth and investment following the announcement of its first exploration bid round in 17 years. The Libyan government has officially launched the 2025 bid round for oil exploration, a long-anticipated move that marks a significant milestone in the…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Concrete steps agreed as part of border security coordination between military and security institutions in Libya

Members of the Joint Technical Coordination Team (JTCT) for Border Security participated in a two-day coordination meeting, facilitated by UNSMIL in Tunis

Representatives of the military and security institutions in the East and West, including two military and police female officers, responsible for border security, counterterrorism and addressing irregular migration agreed on Wednesday 26 February to form a specialized study center tasked with conducting specialized studies on border security areas. Members of…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

PrimeMinister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meet Head of Government of National Unity of Libya

During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday with HE Head of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya Abdul Hamid Mohammed Al Dbeiba, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Egypt: Authorities must immediately reveal whereabouts of Egyptian-Libyan activist Nasser al-Hawari

Amnesty International reviewed copies of complaints sent by the family to Public Prosecution on 10 February to inquire about al-Hawari’s whereabouts

Egyptian authorities must immediately reveal the whereabouts of Egyptian-Libyan activist and TV anchor Nasser al-Hawari, who was forcibly disappeared after being seized by plainclothes security officers outside his family home in Alexandria on 9 February, escorted into an unmarked van, and driven away, Amnesty International said today. He was arrested…

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