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Statement by the Meeting of the Joint Military Committee (JMC) 5+5 and Military and Security Commanders in Tripoli in the Presence of Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Bathily

In the presence of the SRSG of the United Nations for Libya, organized a meeting between commanders of the military and security units in the western, eastern, and southern regions

In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful:  “Our Lord, decide between us and our people with truth. You are the best of those who judge.”  On 4 Ramadan 1444 AH / 26 March 2023, the 5+5 Joint Military Committee (JMC), in the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations…

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Security Working Group for Libya Co-Chairs Commend Joint Military Commission 5+5 Efforts, Chiefs of Staff Work towards Reunification of Military Institutions, Emphasize Importance of Libya’s National Unity and Territorial Integrity

SRSG Bathily urged all Security Working Group members to collectively support the implementation of national elections to restore legitimacy to Libyan institutions

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the United Kingdom, the lead co-chair of the Security Working Group of the Berlin Process International Follow-up Committee this month hosted a meeting on Thursday, 16 March, to discuss the way forward in the security track, the continued implementation of the Ceasefire agreement and the…

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Libyan Women Need Greater Awareness of their Rights, Says Group of Female Government Officials

The group also demanded that women should be able to fully enjoy their political rights, including those married to non-Libyan men

A lack of awareness of their rights prevents many women from seizing economic opportunities, said the Ms. Zakiya Alamary the leader of the General Secretariat for Libyan Women (GSLW) in a meeting with UNSMIL’s gender equality section last week. The group of 16 Libyan women working in state and governmental…

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Right To Work: Libyan Labour Unions Highlight Workers Struggle Amidst The Protracted Crisis

The Head of the Women’s Committee in the General Labour Union agreed, adding that the number of militias in the working environment raises challenges

The voices of labourers in Libya are not being heard amidst the protracted political crisis said the President of the Labour Union at a meeting with representatives of labour unions from across the country held at the premises of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. More than two dozen…

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Libya’s 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) and Liaison Committees Approve a Coordination Mechanism for the Withdrawal of Mercenaries and Foreign Fighters from Libya

The decision was announced today at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in Cairo chaired by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Libya

The 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) and liaison committees from Libya, Sudan and Niger developed and approved the establishment of an integrated mechanism for joint coordination and data exchange to facilitate the full withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign fighters from the country. The decision was announced today at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in Cairo chaired by…

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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Bathily Chairs Meeting of the Joint Military Commission and Liaison Committees with Neighboring Countries to Discuss Action Plan to Withdraw Mercenaries and Foreign Fighters

SRSG Bathily expressed his gratitude to the Egyptian government for hosting the meeting and for its continued efforts to contribute to peace and stability in Libya

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, launched today in Cairo a two-day meeting bringing together the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) and liaison committees for Libya, Sudan and Niger to discuss the withdrawal of foreign fighters…

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Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Bathily Calls for Resources, Political Recommitment for Libya Ceasefire Agreement

Bathily stressed the need to identify ways to engage neighboring countries in ending the presence of these forces on the Libyan soil

After the conclusion of the latest meeting of the Joint Military Commission (5+5) in Sirte Monday, SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily Monday called on the national authorities to recommit to fully supporting the implementation of Libya’s 2020 ceasefire agreement. He called upon the government to allocate appropriate resources and stepping up political…

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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Statement on the 16 Days of Activism to Combat Violence against Women and Girls

Violence against women and girls comes in many shapes and forms, most recently it has evolved to include online harassment, threats and exploitation

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) joins the world in supporting the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Violence against women and girls in its various forms has been on the rise in Libya. This includes verbal, physical, or sexual violence, so-called ‘honour crimes,’ and as many…

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Concerned by the Continued Loss of Civilian Lives due to Unexploded Ordnance in Populated Areas

UNICEF and UNMAS are working with Libyan mine action partners to provide explosive ordnance risk education to people

This week another child tragically lost his life when he found and played with a grenade that was left behind by the warring parties in the conflict. His two brothers, standing near him, were severely injured. UNICEF and UNMAS are deeply concerned by the continued loss of civilian lives, especially…

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United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is Alarmed by Reports That More Than 70 Inmates at Mitiga Central Prison are on a Hunger Strike

Inmates have been striking since October, protesting the prolonged arbitrary detention of many inmates, conditions of detention and ill treatment

UNSMIL is alarmed by reports that more than 70 inmates at Mitiga Central Prison are on a hunger strike. Inmates have been striking since October, protesting the prolonged arbitrary detention of many inmates, conditions of detention and ill treatment, including denial of family visits and medical care. In recent weeks,…