Jun 17 Sami Zaptia

EU calls for independent investigation into reported Libya mass graves, calls for ceasefire

By Sami Zaptia.London, 17 June 2020:In a statement by its Spokesperson, the EU yesterday called for an independent investigation into Libya’s mass gra...

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Jun 15 Sami Zaptia

UN Secretary-General Guterres deeply shocked by multiple mass graves in Libya

By Sami Zaptia.UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres (Photo: UN)London, 15 June 2020:The Spokesperson to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres sai...

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Jun 12 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL welcomes Libya’s investigations into mass graves, offers its help. U.S also offers its help

By Sami Zaptia.London, 12 June 2020:UNSMIL and the U.S. yesterday expressed their ‘‘horror’’ at the discovery of at least 8 mass graves, mostly in Tar...

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May 7 Sami Zaptia

ICC latest report to UN Security Council on Libya: Military commanders responsible for crimes committed by their forces

By Sami Zaptia.(Archives).London, 7 May 2020:In her 5 May report on the situation in Libya to the UN Security Council, International Criminal Court (I...

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May 4 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL’s Williams pays tribute to brave Libya journalists on World Press Freedom Day

By Sami Zaptia.UNSMIL head Williams paid tribute to Libya journalists who have laid down their lives to report news (Photo: Social Media).London, 4 Ma...

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Mar 18 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL concerned about increased kidnappings in Libya

By Sami Zaptia. London, 18 March 2020:UNSMIL today expressed its deep concerns over the recent increase in abductions and enforced disappearances in t...

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Feb 6 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL condemns destruction of Sufi shrine in Sirte

By Sami Zaptia. London, 6 February 2020: UNSMIL today condemned yesterday’s destruction of the Zawit Bin Issa, Sufi Islamic shrine in the city of Sirt...

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Jan 17 Sami Zaptia

Six months on, UNSMIL condemns continued abduction and disappearance of HoR member Sergewa, demands her immediate release

By Sami Zaptia. London, 17 January 2020: UNSMIL has today condemned the continued abduction and disappearance of HoR member Siham Sergewa. Six months...

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Dec 17 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL concerned over disappearance of Libyan journalist, calls for immediate release

By Sami Zaptia. London, 17 December 2019: UNSMIL yesterday expressed its concerns over the enforced disappearance of human rights defender and journal...

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Dec 10 Sami Zaptia

Serious violations of human rights in Libya: UNSMIL’s Salame

By Sami Zaptia.London, 10 December 2019:UNSMIL head Ghassan Salame saluted the many brave individuals and institutions who stand up for human rights a...

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