Press Releases

TRIPOLI — UNSMIL is deeply concerned with the recent escalatory measures between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State over the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), one of the foundational steps of the political roadmap…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes all mediation efforts by Libyan stakeholders to address the dispute over the constitutional judiciary, including the formation of a mediation committee composed of renowned Libyan legal experts. The committee seeks to present options that…

Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert commenced a visit to Israel. Following the regular cadence of discussions with stakeholders key to the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006), the visit will see the Special Coordinator…

Earlier today, peacekeepers on patrol near Kafer Shouba reported fifteen rounds of small arms fire that struck no more than fifty metres away from them. Less than twenty minutes later, peacekeepers in a second patrol in the same area reported approximately 100 rounds of machine-gun fire struck…

Juba - As the new year approaches—a period traditionally associated with reflection and hope—the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for peace to be prioritized amid reports of rising tensions and confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan…

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is following with concern the escalating dispute over the constitutional judiciary. This dispute risks undermining the unity, independence, and integrity of the judiciary. The judiciary is a core pillar preserving the unity of the state of Libya…

UNSMIL welcomes all efforts to address the human rights of detainees with a particular focus on addressing arbitrary detentions, a widespread practice in Libya, and ensuring full civilian oversight of all detention facilities. In this regard, UNSMIL welcomes the positive step of the establishment on…

This morning, heavy machine gunfire from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) positions south of the Blue Line impacted close to a UNIFIL patrol inspecting a roadblock in the village of Bastarra. The gunfire followed a grenade explosion nearby. While there was no damage to UNIFIL assets, the sound of the…

UNISFA has confirmed the completion of the evacuation of its logistics base in Kadugli , South Kordofan, Sudan, after nearly thirteen years.

Juba - As we reflect on the past year, we recognize that it has brought profound challenges for the people of South Sudan. Rising violence and political deadlocks have placed additional strain on communities already grappling with conflict, economic hardship, and recurrent climate shocks…