Statement on recent demonstrations, incendiary rhetoric and rumors against UNSMIL

TRIPOLI - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) affirms its uncompromising respect for the right of all citizens to demonstrate peacefully and to express their views freely. Direct engagement with the Libyan people is a cornerstone of our work, and we are always prepared to meet, engage in discussions and listen to the views of the Libyan people which includes listening to the concerns of peaceful protesters.

Libya: Vote on a Draft Resolution Extending UNSMIL’s Mandate

UNSMIL regrets failure to reach final agreement on resolution to CBL crisis

The representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State in the consultations on the crisis of the Central Bank of Libya, sponsored by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), announced the continuation and expansion of the consultations.

UNSMIL announces resumption of talks to resolve CBL crisis on Wednesday

In agreement with the delegates of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State on one hand and the representative of the Presidential Council on the other, UNSMIL will resume facilitating talks on resolving the crisis of the Central Bank of Libya at its headquarters in Tripoli on Wednesday (11 September.)

UK, US and France's Embassies in Libya voice support for UNSMIL to resolve CBL crisis

The Embassies of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States expressed, following consultations in Tunis on Sunday, their full support for the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya’s (UNSMIL) Officer in Charge Stephanie Koury to bring the Libyan parties together to resolve the ongoing Central Bank of Libya’s (CBL) crisis.

France supports UNSMIL's mediation to resolve CBL crisis

The French Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it supports the mediation efforts undertaken by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in preparation for resolving the crisis of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), calling on all actors to work with the mission in good faith in order to reach a settlement.

Libya's key political bodies agree on Central Bank resolution

Representatives from the House of Representatives (HoR), the High Council of State (HCS), and the Presidential Council (PC) have reached key agreements on resolving the ongoing crisis at the Central Bank, according to a statement from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Monday. The talks, aimed at restoring confidence in the institution among Libyans and international partners, were described as "significant" by the mission.

UNSMIL: Fezzan Women's Political Movement stresses importance of women's role in elections

Representatives of the Fezzan Women's Political Movement has stressed the importance of the role that women can and should play in the upcoming municipal elections. This came during a meeting organized by the Women's Empowerment Section of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya last week, during which the efforts made to mobilize women and encourage them to participate in political life at the level of their local communities were highlighted.