Countries & Territories/Libya

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

17 May

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed its serious concern about armed clashes on Sunday involving indiscriminate fire and alleged use of heavy weapons in the Janzour area, a densely populated neighbourhood of Tripoli. The current mobilization of forces by different armed groups creates tensions and increases the risk of clashes.

Adopting Resolution 2629 (2022), Security Council Extends Mandate of Libya Support Mission Until 31 July, Asks Secretary-General to Appoint Special Representative

29 Apr

Extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for three months today, the Security Council decided that the Mission will be led by a Tripoli-based Special Representative of the Secretary-General.

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Pledges to Deliver Justice against Crimes Committed in Libya, Briefing Security Council on New Investigation Strategy

28 Apr

Outlining a four-pronged new investigation strategy to the Security Council today, the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court pledged his commitment to delivering justice against crimes committed in Libya.

Amidst Political Crises, Libya’s People Demand Elections, ‘Not Endless Arguments among Elites, Well-Armed’ Groups, Delegate Tells Security Council

16 Mar

Libya is facing a crisis that could spark instability and lead to the formation of parallel Governments if left unresolved, the United Nations political affairs chief warned the Security Council today, as she laid out the significant efforts being deployed by the United Nations to foster agreement on a constitutional basis for the holding of elections as soon as possible.

Secretary-General, Concerned about Intimidation, Transparency in Libya House Vote, Stresses Need to Fulfil Aspirations of More than 2.8 Million Citizens

2 Mar

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

Secretary-General Takes Note of Vote in Libya to Adopt Constitutional Amendment

11 Feb

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Support Mission in Libya for Three Months, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2619 (2022)

31 Jan

The Security Council, acting unanimously today, decided to extend for three months the mandate of its special political mission in Libya.

Security Council Committee on Libya Meets with Libyan Investment Authority, 16 December

31 Dec

On 16 December 2021, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya met with a delegation from the Libyan Investment Authority, an entity subject to the assets freeze measures imposed in resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), as modified by resolution 2009 (2011), to discuss issues related to the assets freeze.

Secretary-General Notes Need to Set New Date for First Round of Presidential Elections in Libya

23 Dec

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

Security Council Committee Concerning Libya Considers Interim Report of Its Panel of Experts

10 Dec

On 1 December 2021, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya held informal consultations to consider the interim report of its Panel of Experts, submitted in accordance with paragraph 13 of resolution 2571 (2021).