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UNSMIL expresses deep concern at increased abductions, arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance cases since the outbreak of fighting in Tripoli
Tripoli, 08 May 2019 – UNSMIL is deeply concerned about increased cases of arbitrary arrest and detention, abduction, kidnapping and disappearance in Libya, inflicted upon officials, activists and journalists. These cases warn of deterioration of the rule of law in Libya. The Mission emphasizes that…
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Libyan Forensic Police Officers Complete UNMAS Training on Device Scene Incident Management in Kiev, Ukraine
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), with the generous support of the Government of Canada, successfully concluded a three-week training course on Device Scene Incident Management (DSIM) for Libyan Forensic Police Officers from the Libyan Ministry of Interior’s Criminal Investigation…
Third African Union-United Nations Annual Conference
A joint communiqué issued at the end of the 3rd African Union-United Nations Annual Conference on 6 May 2019.
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Mali
The Secretary-General welcomes the signing of a political agreement between the Government and the opposition parties on 2 May in Bamako, which was followed yesterday by the formation of an inclusive cabinet. The Secretary-General commends the leadership of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta for the…
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UNSMIL congratulates the Libyan People on the advent of Holy Ramadan, calls for a week-long humanitarian truce
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) congratulates all Libyans on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. UNSMIL calls for an extendable one-week humanitarian truce starting at four in the morning of the first of Ramadan, 06 May, in accordance with the spirit of this month as well…
Statement by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, on the occasion of Ramadan
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations in Afghanistan I extend my warmest wishes to all Afghans as the holy month of Ramadan begins. The period ahead is a special time of prayer and reflection for Afghans, as well as a time to show compassion for those most affected by the conflict in the country…
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UNSMIL condemns the terrorist attack in the city of Sebha, urges military de-escalation and focus on combatting terrorism
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Sebha, which was claimed by the Islamic State in the Levant (Dae’esh) and resulted in a number of Libyan casualties. Perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of terrorist activities must be…
Extension of the pre-transitional period a sign of goodwill between the parties in South Sudan
The unanimous decision to extend the pre-transitional period of the South Sudan peace agreement leading to the formation of a new, unified Government in South Sudan is a sign of goodwill between the parties to end the suffering of their people, says the Head of the United Nations Mission in South…
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AS THE WORLD CELEBRATES WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY, LIBYAN JOURNALISTS FACE RISING THREATS AND VIOLENCE
Tripoli, 3 May 2019 – On this day, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya (SRSG), Dr. Ghassan Salame, pays tribute to the brave journalists who work in extremely difficult circumstances in Libya, despite rising intimidation and violence. “I am reminded today of the risks…
- Secretary-General
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
New York, 3 May 2019 A free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights. No democracy is complete without access to transparent and reliable information. It is the cornerstone for building fair and impartial institutions, holding leaders accountable and speaking…