Press Releases

Martin Kobler Stresses the Importance of Sports for Peace and Reconciliation Sports is a powerful tool to promote peace and development, and can contribute to empowerment of youth, women and person with disabilities and…

(04 April, 2016 at 1100 Hours; Marawi Hall, UNDP Building, Jamia Street) • Welcome remarks to journalists. • Today’s press conference gives me the opportunity to share with you the outcomes of the 22nd meeting for the…

“Together for a Libya free of Mines and Explosive Remnants” 04 April 2016 - Today marks the 11th anniversary of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Libya commemorates this day for the fifth…

UNMISS Update No. 120

Mine action is critical for an effective humanitarian response in conflict and post-conflict situations. This is a central message of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Yet in far too many…

The members of the Security Council welcomed the arrival in Tripoli of members of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord on 30 March 2016, led by Prime Minister Fayez Serraj. The members of the Security…

The Third Libya Experts Development Cooperation Forum Focuses on Reform Policy Options for the Government of National Accord Tunis, 1 April 2016 – The third meeting of the Libya Experts Development Cooperation Forum took…

On Wednesday 30 March, Libyan and international NGOs, relevant Government partners, international partners and UN Agencies met to share experiences on common challenges and assistance delivery mechanisms. The Humanitarian…

The Secretary-General welcomes the arrival of the Libyan Presidency Council in Tripoli on 30 March, which marks an important step in the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement. He calls on all actors to respect the…