UN extremely concerned with disproportionate and indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in Tripoli residential areas
Apr 10 Sami Zaptia

UN extremely concerned with disproportionate and indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in Tripoli residential areas

By Sami Zaptia. OCHA map showing approximate areas of Tripoli fighting (Photo: OCHA). London, 10 April 2019: In its Situation Report issued yesterd...

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Intense fighting heard overnight after a period of consolidation as UN voices concern over ''indiscriminate use of explosive weapons''
Apr 10 Sami Zaptia

Intense fighting heard overnight after a period of consolidation as UN voices concern over ''indiscriminate use of explosive weapons''

Sami Zaptia. Mohamed Gnunu GNA Libyan Army spokesperson at yesterday's press conference (Photo: PC/GNA). London, 10 April 2019: Tripoli residents...

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Apr 8 Sami Zaptia

UN warns on protection of civilians during Libya fighting

By Sami Zaptia. London, 8 April 2019: The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya, Maria Ribeiro, has warned Libya’s waring sides of the need for the...

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Mar 6 Sami Zaptia

13 deaths and 34 injuries from hostilities across Libya in November and December 2018

By Sami Zaptia.London, 6 March 2019:The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) documented 34 civilian casualties – 13 deaths (11 men, one wo...

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Over 200 families displaced in recent Murzuk fighting
Feb 27 Sami Zaptia

Over 200 families displaced in recent Murzuk fighting

By Sami Zaptia.London, 27 February 2019: In its flash report on the situation, the International Organizations for Migration (IOM), said that a large...

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LWPP launches documentary on demining and post-traumatic stress disorder in Libya
Feb 26 Sami Zaptia

LWPP launches documentary on demining and post-traumatic stress disorder in Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 26 February 2019:The Libyan Women’s Platform for Peace (LWPP) has screened its latest documentary during the Aswan Internationa...

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Feb 22 Sami Zaptia

Civilians caught in tightening Derna siege: HRW

By Sami Zaptia.London, 22 February 2019:Civilians in Libya's eastern city of Derna are caught in a tightening siege by the Khalifa Hafter-led Libyan N...

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UN expresses concern on humanitarian situation in Derna and south
Feb 11 Sami Zaptia

UN expresses concern on humanitarian situation in Derna and south

By Sami Zaptia.London, 11 February 2019:The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed its concern about civilians in...

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South Tripoli militia fighting deaths reach 96 with 306 injuries
Sep 21 Sami Zaptia

South Tripoli militia fighting deaths reach 96 with 306 injuries

By Sami Zaptia. London, 21 September 2018:The Tripoli Field Hospital, part of the Faiez Serraj-led Presidency Council / Government of National Accord'...

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Aug 30 Sami Zaptia

Gunfire and shelling still reported despite mediated truce in south Tripoli militia fighting

By Sami Zaptia.Frankfurt, 30 August 2018:Gunfire and shells were still being reported by south Tripoli residents despite a truce in the third day of t...

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