July 30

• Libya: UN Urges Greater Efforts to Tackle Security Challenges

  The United Nations mission in Libya today strongly condemned the recent violence in the country and called on the authorities to boost efforts to address ongoing security... Read more »

June 26

• Libya: Top UN Envoy Congratulates New Head of Libya's Highest Legislative Body

  The top United Nations envoy in Libya today congratulated Nouri Ali Busahmin on his election as President of the General National Congress - the country's highest legislative... Read more »

June 25

• Libya: UNICEF and Libya Sign Agreement to Improve Basic Education System

  The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Libyan Government today signed an agreement that aims to improve the basic education system in the North African country. Read more »

June 21

• Libya: Following Latest Clashes in Benghazi, Security Council Urges Dialogue Among Libyans

  The United Nations Security Council has renewed their call to Libyans to resolve disagreements peacefully and through dialogue following recent fighting in Benghazi. Read more »

June 18

• Libya: Libya's Democratic Transition Can Benefit From National Political Dialogue, Says UN Envoy

  Managing Libya's democratic transition is bound to be difficult given the legacy of decades of brutal rule, a senior United Nations envoy told the Security Council today, adding... Read more »

June 16

• Libya: In Wake of Attacks, UN Calls On Libyans to Support Legitimate Institutions

  The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) today called on all citizens to support their country's legitimate institutions, following armed attacks in Benghazi, which... Read more »

June 09

• Libya: UN Libya Mission Calls for Restraint After Latest Violence in Benghazi

  The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)today expressed "deep concern" regarding the outbreak of violence in Benghazi that claimed the lives of many people and left... Read more »

May 29

• Libya: UN Calls for Active Participation of Women in Drafting of New Constitution

  The United Nations today called on Libya to ensure women in the country actively participate in the drafting of the new constitution, stressing their contributions are necessary to... Read more »

May 14

• Libya: Security Council Condemns Deadly Attack Near Hospital in Benghazi

  The United Nations Security Council has condemned 'in the strongest terms' an attack near a hospital in the city of Benghazi, and stressed that the international community remains... Read more »

May 13

• Libya: UN Condemns Deadly Hospital Bombing

  The United Nations Assistance Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemned the bombing that took place today near a hospital in the city of Benghazi and resulted in a number of... Read more »

May 08

• Libya: Libyan Trials Could Be 'Nuremberg Moment,' ICC Prosecutor Says

  The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today said that if Libya can conduct fair trials of alleged perpetrators during the pro-democracy uprising in 2011, the... Read more »

April 30

• Libya: UN Urges Dialogue as Gunmen Overtake Ministries

  The United Nations mission in Libya today said it is following the latest developments in the country where armed gunmen have overtaken the ministries of justice and foreign... Read more »

April 23

• Libya: UN Strongly Condemn Attack On French Embassy in Libya

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council today condemned, in the strongest terms, a deadly attack on the French Embassy in Libya's capital, Tripoli,... Read more »

April 02

• Libya: Libya - Unicef Initiative to Provide Better Quality Education Through Teacher Training

  The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today announced the development of "a high-level road map" for effective teacher management in Libya as part of the agency's continuing... Read more »

March 14

• Libya: Recent Developments Highlight Challenges Facing Libya's Transition, Says UN Envoy

  While there has been notable progress in Libya's democratic transition, recent political and security developments have revealed the challenges associated with this process, a... Read more »

March 07

• Libya: UN Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Disputes After Attack on Govt Official

  The United Nations envoy in Libya has condemned an attack against the President of the General National Congress and called on all citizens to settle political issues peacefully. Read more »

March 06

• Libya: UN Urges Libyans to Support Democratic Transition in Peaceful Manner

  The United Nations today stressed the need for Libya's democratically elected bodies to be able to carry out their duties, as it expressed concern about the escalation of... Read more »

February 06

• Libya: UN Welcomes Decision On Formation of Constitution-Drafting Body

  The United Nations mission in Libya has welcomed today's decision by the General National Congress on the formation of the body that will be tasked with drafting the country's new... Read more »

January 29

• Libya: National Consensus Needed for Building Institutions, Security - UN Envoy

  While the new Government of Libya has evinced determination to tackle the many challenges faced by the nascent democracy, national dialogue must be held so that difficult decisions... Read more »

January 10

• Libya: Twelve Countries Sign UN Treaty to Combat Illegal Tobacco Trade

  Twelve countries today signed a new United Nations treaty that aims to counter the illegal tobacco trade, which undermines regulation policies and represents a burden for health... Read more »

December 12, 2012

• Libya: UN Calls for Reconciliation

  Noting the desire for a national reconciliation process among Libya's authorities and civil society, the top United Nations political envoy in the North African country today... Read more »

November 08, 2012

• Libya: One Year On, Transition Has Progressed but Challenges Remain - UN Envoy

  Libya has moved forward in its political transformation since its liberation one year ago but still faces many challenges, including ensuring security, promoting national... Read more »

• Libya: UN Trust Fund to Give Over U.S.$8 Million in Grants to Help End Violence Against Women

  The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women will give more than $8 million in grants to local initiatives in 18 countries to deal with the issue, the UN agency tasked with... Read more »

November 07, 2012

• Libya: Hague Prosecutor Calls for Justice for War Crimes

  Addressing the Security Council, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today called on Libya's authorities to ensure that justice is served in relation to any... Read more »

November 01, 2012

• Libya: UN Envoy Stresses Need for Dialogue As He Welcomes Formation of New Government

  The top United Nations official in Libya today welcomed the formation of the country's new Government, and extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and members of... Read more »