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UNSMIL Expresses Concern Over Threats to Oil Production
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya expresses its concern regarding the recent shutdown in oil production at Marsa al-Hariga and indications that other shutdowns may be imminent. The uninterrupted production of oil as well as maintaining the independence and impartiality of the NOC remains a…
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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE FOR INTERNATIONAL MOTHER EARTH DAY
New York, 22 April 2021 As we mark International Mother Earth Day, our planet is at a tipping point. Humanity continues to abuse the natural world. We heedlessly plunder the Earth’s resources, deplete its wildlife and treat air, land and seas as dumping grounds. Crucial ecosystems and food chains…
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Statement by the Co-Chairs of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya - 21 April 2021
United Nations Special Envoy Ján Kubiš and Co-chair Ambassador Christian Buck of Germany warmly welcome the participation of Prime Minister Adbulhamid Dbeiba and Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at the Senior Officials Meeting of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya on 21 April 2021…
Joint statement by co-conveners on postponement of Istanbul conference
KABUL - Turkey, Qatar and the United Nations had planned to co-convene a high-level conference in Istanbul, from 24 April to 4 May 2021, with the participation of the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban to add momentum to the negotiations that started in Doha last…
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SECRETARY GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON “CLIMATE ACTION FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET: THE TIME IS NOW”
In this pivotal year for humanity, now is the time for bold climate action. The science is irrefutable and globally agreed: to stop the climate crisis from becoming a permanent catastrophe, we must limit global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius. To do this, we must get to net zero emissions of…
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Special Envoy for Libya discusses in Cairo ways to advance implementation of LPDF Roadmap, notably holding of national elections in December 2021 and of the Ceasefire Agreement
CAIRO, 15 April 2021 – Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Ján Kubiš concluded today a two-day visit to Cairo where he met with high-level Egyptian officials and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab State (LAS). Advancing…
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Special Envoy of UN Secretary- General for Libya discusses UN-African Union cooperation in support of Libya with AU Commissioners in Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA , 13 April 2021 –Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Ján Kubiš concluded today his first visit to the African Union in Addis Ababa and discussions on ways to strengthen the UN-AU cooperation in support of Libya and…
Opening the door to the future requires transformation, SRSG Tanin tells Security Council
A strong desire for change was expressed in Kosovo’s recent elections, the Head of UNMIK says. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin made the remarks during his Security Council address after Kosovo successfully concluded early legislative elections that saw a high turnout…
Joint statement by co-conveners of the Istanbul Conference on the Afghanistan Peace Process
The Republic of Turkey, the State of Qatar, and the United Nations are co-convening a high level and inclusive conference from 24 April – 4 May 2021 between representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban. Turkey is hosting the conference in Istanbul. The co-conveners are…
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UN Secretary-General Special Envoy for Libya congratulates the Libyan people on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan
TRIPOLI , 12 April 2021 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ján Kubiš, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. "This year, Libyans celebrate Ramadan without fear…