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UN expert urges international community not to leave Somalia behind
Mogadishu – Somalia faces extraordinary challenges in the fight against Al-Shabaab and Daesh armed groups, a UN expert said today, expressing solidarity with the people and the Government in the face of persistent terrorist threats. “I recognise the extensive efforts by the Somali authorities to…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL shares Advisory Committee recommendations, prepares for public consultation
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya released a report today outlining the options put forth by the Advisory Committee to resolve key contentious issues that are blocking progress toward elections. The report constitutes Libyan advice to the Mission and will help inform the next…
- Basirah
UNSMIL to launch professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya will launch of a new professional development programme for Libyans in the media sector on 21 May. The programme, called Basira (بصيرة), is designed to equip media professionals with knowledge and skills to better combat the spread of…
- Secretary-General
The Secretary-General’s message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
New York, 17 May 2025 It is a tragic truth that violence and discrimination continue to be a part of everyday life for millions of LGBTIQ+ people around the world. They face an onslaught of hate speech, attacks, and restrictions on their rights. Meanwhile, funding cuts for critical health services…
- Press Releases
Security Council Press Statement on Libya - 17 May 2025
NEW YORK - The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern at the escalation of violence in Tripoli in recent days, with reports of civilian casualties. The members of the Security Council called on all parties to protect civilians. They called for those responsible for attacks…
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Statement by the Co-Chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya of the Berlin Process
Armed Clashes in Tripoli Highlight Failure to Protect Civilians and Respect their Fundamental Freedoms Tripoli, 16 May 2025 - The Co-chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the Berlin Process - the Netherlands, Switzerland, and UNSMIL – are alarmed by the…
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UNSMIL underscores the criticality of preserving the truce and calls for the protection of protesters’ rights
TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya is closely monitoring the fragile truce in Tripoli and urgently reiterates its call for all armed formations to return to their barracks without delay. The Mission stresses the importance of full compliance with the ceasefire and urges all…
- Press Releases
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General on Libya
NEW YORK - The Secretary-General takes note of the truce reached in Tripoli yesterday and calls on all parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue. The rapid nature of the escalation, which drew armed groups from outside the city and subjected heavily populated…
- Peacekeeping Ministerials
- Future of Peacekeeping
UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin Brings New Commitments to Strengthen Peacekeeping Operations
The United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 Berlin concluded today. More than 130 Member States and international partners – over a thousand participants in total - came together to reaffirm their support for UN peacekeeping and to announce concrete pledges aimed at enhancing the effectiveness…
UNIFIL Statement (14 May 2025)
UNIFIL is concerned by the recent aggressive posture of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) involving UNIFIL personnel and assets near the Blue Line, including yesterday’s incident in which a direct fire hit the perimeter of a UNIFIL position south of the village of Kfar Shouba. In yesterday’s incident…