IOM, Japan support internally displaced families in Libya
Apr 01, 2017, at 06:22 pm
Libya, Apr 1(Just Earth News): Japan, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has committed USD 679,500 to support a 12–month project addressing the immediate needs of internally displaced families in Libya.
Mar 24, 2017, at 02:34 pm
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations migration official is visiting Tripoli to discuss the complex migration and displacement situation with hopes of shoring up technical support to foster a stable environment.
UN rights wing urges calm, protection of civilians amid hostilities in eastern Libya
Mar 15, 2017, at 01:07 pm
New York, Mar 15 (Just Earth News): Raising alarm over reports of serious human rights and humanitarian law violations and abuses stemming from recent fighting in eastern Libya's oil crescent area, the United Nations human rights arm has called on all parties to ensure that civilians are protected and that the situation is de-escalated.
UN chief Guterres engages in 'constructive' discussions on Yemen, Libya with Saudi Foreign Minister
Feb 13, 2017, at 12:47 pm
New York, Feb 13 (Just Earth News): Visiting Saudi Arabia, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday that he and the Arab country's foreign minister had “very important and very constructive discussions†on the possible future political solutions for Yemen and Libya.
Senior UN officials call for close cooperation to address migrant, refugee flows in Libya
Feb 11, 2017, at 02:12 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): The heads of the United Nations agencies for human rights, migrants, and refugees, and the UN envoy for Libya, on Friday met in Geneva calling for international solidarity to address the flows of migrants and refugees in the North African country.
Senior UN official urges Libya to protect migrants from conflict-related sexual violence
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:35 pm
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The highest United Nations official tasked with advocating against the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war urged on Tuesday Libyan authorities to protect migrants from rape and other human rights violations.
UN health agency fills gap in HIV treatment for patients in Libya
Jan 04, 2017, at 01:30 pm
New York, Jan 4 (Just Earth News): Just a few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) began distributing much-needed anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to patients living with HIV in Libya, following the country’s collapse in medical services and inability to provide life-saving drugs.
Dec 12, 2016, at 06:07 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern that civilians remain in Ganfouda area of the Libyan city, Benghazi, despite a unilateral ceasefire announced by the Libyan National Army, the United Nations envoy for the country called on the parties to provide another safe passage to allow for the evacuation of all civilians who wish to leave in a secure and dignified manner.
Dec 11, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern that civilians remain in Ganfouda area of the Libyan city, Benghazi, despite a unilateral ceasefire announced by the Libyan National Army, the United Nations envoy for the country called on the parties to provide another safe passage to allow for the evacuation of all civilians who wish to leave in a secure and dignified manner.
Libya: UN voices extreme concern at worsening humanitarian situation in Benghazi
Nov 23, 2016, at 03:48 am
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations is extremely concerned by the continued worsening humanitarian situation in Ganfouda area in the Libyan city of Benghazi due to increased hostilities over the past week, a senior UN aid official in the North African country said on Tuesday.
International Criminal Court aims to make Libya a priority for next year, says Prosecutor
Nov 10, 2016, at 01:52 pm
New York, Nov 10 (Just Earth News): The International Criminal Court (ICC) will make the situation in Libya a priority in 2017, its prosecutor said on Wednesday, citing the widespread violence, lawlessness and impunity in the country and the tragic consequences of the conflict borne by civilians.
Libya: As situation worsens, UN envoy calls for pause in fighting near Benghazi
Oct 07, 2016, at 02:22 pm
New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern over the plight of civilians caught in the cross-fight in a Benghazi neighbourhood, a senior United Nations official in Libya has called for a humanitarian pause to allow aid to reach those in urgent need and as well as a safe passage for those who wish to leave.
UN Human Rights Council discusses situations in DR Congo, Libya, Ukraine and Burundi
Sep 28, 2016, at 01:14 pm
New York, Sept 28 (Just Earth News): At interactive dialogues on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Libya Ukraine, and Burundi, senior UN human rights officials and independent experts on Tuesday urged the governments to take immediate steps to ensure protection of human rights in their respective countries.
Security Council authorizes countries to help Libya destroy chemical weapons
Jul 23, 2016, at 01:51 pm
New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): Following a request from the main international organization working to achieve a world free of chemical weapons, the United Nations Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution authorizing the transfer of such weapons out of Libya for their safe, timely destruction.
Libya: UN mission documents 49 civilian casualties in June
Jul 02, 2016, at 03:38 pm
New York, July 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) reported on Fridaythat for the month of June, it documented 49 civilian casualties, including 18 deaths and 31 injuries, as a result of hostilities across the country.
Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Libya for six months
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:52 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The Security Council on Monday decided to extend until 15 December 2016 the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), encouraging the operation to re-establish a permanent presence in the country through a phased return.
Senior UN official in Libya condemns reported executions, killings by armed groups
Mar 30, 2016, at 01:52 pm
New York, Mar 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The top United Nations official in Libya on Tuesday condemned recent reported executions and killings of civilians in the northern part of the country and called for the responsible to be held to account.
Security Council extends mandate of UN ion in Libya for three months
Mar 16, 2016, at 01:23 pm
New York, Mar 16(Just Earth News/IBNS):The Security Council on Tuesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Support ion in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 June, recognizing the need for a short extension so it can continue working with the country to establish the Government of National Accord.
Libya 'needs to move ahead now, or risk division and collapse,' UN envoy tells Security Council
Mar 03, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Libya needs to move ahead now or risk division and collapse, the top United Nations official in the country warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday, while presenting the latest report on political and humanitarian developments.
UN envoy urges formal launch of a national unity government in Libya
Feb 25, 2016, at 02:31 pm
New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations envoy for Libya on Wednesday called for an immediate step to formalize the parliamentary approval of a national unity Government, as its launch is vital to peace and stability in this post-conflict country.
UN envoy for Libya welcomes 'major breakthrough' on formation of unity government
Feb 16, 2016, at 02:58 pm
New York, Feb 16 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) Welcoming the announcement by the Libyan Presidency Council on the formation of the Government of National Accord, the United Nations envoy there called today on the House of Representatives “to do what is right for Libya and its people†and endorse the nomination of the national unity government.
Security Council urges Libyan parties to come together to combat terrorists
Jan 09, 2016, at 02:25 pm
New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Strongly condemning Thursday's terrorist attack on a security training centre in Zliten, Libya, and in the wake of that deadly incident and the recent attacks on the country’s oil infrastructure, the United Nations Security Council has urged all Libyan parties to joint together to combat terrorist threats by implementing the recent agreement on a unity government.
ISIL attacks highlight need for implementation of peace accord in Libya: UN envoy
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations envoy in Libya, who last month has helped usher in a UN-brokered political agreement for a national government in the strife-torn country, has said an attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on oil installations highlights the need for immediate implementation of the accord.
Top UN relief official in Libya welcomes release of aid workers held captive for months
Nov 13, 2015, at 03:33 pm
New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Two Libyan humanitarian workers affiliated with aid agencies were released on 7 November after being held captive for five months, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the country, Ali Al-Za’tari, said today, welcoming their release.
Political progress in Libya to end impunity for atrocity crimes: ICC Prosecutor
Nov 06, 2015, at 01:56 pm
New York, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): After a "seemingly endless cycle of violence," Libya’s incessant conflict and political division may soon come to an end, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, noting that significant progress is being made towards achieving the goal of peace and stability in the country.
Peacekeeping envoy Kobler tapped to head up UN Mission in Libya
Nov 05, 2015, at 02:58 pm
New York, Nov 5 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the appointment of Martin Kobler of Germany as his Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
UN humanitarian official in Libya calls for release of abducted aid workers
Nov 04, 2015, at 01:13 pm
New York, Nov 4 (IBNS): The top UN relief official in Libya on Tuesday condemned the abduction of two aid workers in southern Libya and warned that persistent threats against humanitarian workers is hindering the delivery of crucial aid to those in need in that part of the war-torn country.
UN calls on Libyan political stakeholders to redouble efforts to reach agreement
Nov 03, 2015, at 01:42 pm
New York, Nov 3 (IBNS): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) called on Monday on the main political stakeholders in the country to redouble their efforts in bringing the political dialogue process to a successful conclusion, which would allow for an agreement to form a Government of National Accord and for the resumption of Libya’s democratic transition.
Hardliners will not 'hijack' Libyan political process, declares UN envoy
Oct 22, 2015, at 05:31 pm
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): The effort towards forming a unity government in Libya will continue, the United Nations envoy for the country said on Tuesday, emphasizing that while a position had been announced that some parties had not voted for the UN-backed political agreement, "there is no chance for small groups or personalities to hijack this process."
UN officials urge Libyan parties to endorse proposals on new unity government
Oct 10, 2015, at 01:55 pm
New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): Following the proposal of the names of candidates for the presidency for a national unity government in Libya, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged parties to the Libyan "not to squander this opportunity to put the country back on the path to building a State that reflects the spirit and ambitions of the 2011 revolution."