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Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 18, 2025

Libyan University students: Elections are needed urgently

They highlighted a lack of trust and said that corruption was a significant obstacle to securing fair elections

Fifty-seven young men and women from universities across Libya joined the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for in a dedicated youth consultation on Wednesday to share their ideas around the Advisory Committee’s recommendations and stressed the need for urgent inclusive election to establish stability and legitimacy. Students from Bent…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 17, 2025

Western community leaders, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) confer on security situation and political roadmap

The participants suggested weapons be withdrawn from Tripoli to protect civilian lives and the security institutions of the government secure the capital

Fifteen representatives of communities from across the Western region met with the Special Representative of the Secretary General to further discuss the security situation and share their opinions on the way forward to develop a political roadmap on Monday. Participants, which included municipal leaders and notables, stressed that the transitional…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 15, 2025

Murqub District youth: "Transitional periods must come to an end"

Many participants raised their frustration with those who have acted as spoilers in the past to prevent elections

Twenty-two young men and women from Murqub District and the surrounding area joined UNSMIL officials in an online consultation Monday to share their thoughts on the Advisory Committee’s proposals to take Libya to elections and unify state institutions. “The transitional phases have resulted in a loss of trust from…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 14, 2025

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) public poll hits 10,000 responses — add your voice!

Among those who have responded to the poll so far, the largest share indicated that they see unifying state institutions and eliminating political division as the most urgent issues to address, followed by security sector reform

More than ten thousand people have completed UNSMIL’s online public poll, submitting their views on the best way to approach the political process to take Libya to elections. The Mission encourages all Libyans to put their voices forward before the poll closes. The poll seeks feedback on the Advisory Committee’s four proposed…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 12, 2025

Southern Youth to United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL): Improving the economy and security are priorities

Participants stressed the need for representation for the south in any mechanism or institution, highlighting that they suffer through economic instability and insecurity across borders and do not benefit from oil money

Thirty-four youth from across the south of Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General Stephanie Koury in an online youth consultation Wednesday to discuss their opinions on the Advisory Committee’s recommendations. The event is part of broader consultations to gather feedback from the public on the next steps…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 11, 2025

“We heard the deep frustration of community leaders in Bani Walid; they deserve a better future”, says Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Political Affairs (DSRSGP) Koury

The vital contributions of women and youth to their communities were also highlighted, along with calls for their meaningful empowerment and full inclusion in decision-making processes

The municipal council, community leaders, elected officials, civil society representatives, including women and youth leaders, and academics of Bani Walid met with Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Political Affairs, Stephanie Koury, during public consultations held on Saturday. During a townhall with representatives of the Bani Walid Social…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 10, 2025

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) urges immediate de-escalation in Tripoli

The Mission continues its efforts to help de-escalate the situation and calls on all parties to engage in good faith towards this end

Noting increased reports of continued military build-up in and around Tripoli, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly urges all parties to refrain from using force, particularly in densely populated areas, and to avoid any actions or political rhetoric that could trigger escalation or lead to renewed clashes.…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 08, 2025

Women in Bani Walid: “Our voices are not heard”

DSRSG-P Koury took note of the concerns raised by women during the meeting

To hear women’s voices in the political process, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General for Political Affairs (DSRSG-P), Stephanie Koury, held a dedicated meeting with women community leaders in Bani Walid last Saturday. Participants underscored that presidential elections are essential to resolving the political impasse and called for…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 03, 2025

Protecting Libyan lives: Mine Action partners unite to address the threats of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in Libya

The meeting, co-organized by the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and the Mine Action Programme, was joined by UNICEF, and representatives from the League of Arab States, Ghana, Italy, and the United Kingdom

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) hosted yesterday a meeting for the Mine Action implementing partners, bringing together 22 participants, including national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The meeting, co-organized by the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and the Mine Action Programme, was joined by UNICEF, and representatives…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Jul 02, 2025

Libya: Youth stress the need for a clear and realistic roadmap in online consultation led by Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General – Political (DSRSG-P) Koury

A primary concern highlighted by participants was the volatile security situation and the need to prioritize stability to create an environment conducive to political progress

As part of its series of dedicated youth consultations, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General – Political, Stephanie Koury, held an online consultation on Sunday with fifty-seven young men and women from across the country to discuss their ideas on the next steps in the political process. All participants…

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