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Mohamed Ibn Chambas concluded a three-day visit to the Gambia
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, concluded on 18 February a three-day visit to The Gambia. The objective of the visit was to renew UN’s engagement to support the authorities of The…
UNSMIL's message on the seventh anniversary of the Libyan revolution
On this 7th anniversary of February 17 Revolution, UNSMIL recalls the sacrifices Libyans have made to live in dignity & in a state with capable institutions, & reminds that national interest rises above all considerations, that tolerance is a virtue & that through unity Libyans can develop & elevate…
UNSMIL statement on the return of Tawergha IDPs
2 February 2018 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) deeply regrets that families from the Tawergha community were prevented from returning to their homes by some extremist elements. Furthermore, the Mission deplores the threats that were made against the Tawergha community while…
Over 200 Tonnes of Explosive Remnants of War Destroyed to Prevent Loss of Life
Misrata, 1 February 2018 - At the end of January 2018, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) completed phase one of its initiative to destroy Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) which have been endangering the lives of Misratan communities, and of the wider Libyan population. More than 200…
Training of trainers to manage the green scale insect pest on date palms in Libya
FAO and IOM enhance Libya's Agriculture Sector's Resilience to Crop Pests Tunis, 30 January to 3 February 2018 - 29 participants from Libya are attending a five day “Training of Trainers” exercise for better management and control of the current date palm green pit-scale insect (palmaspis phoenicis)…