Jul 13 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL discusses Security Sector Reform and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration with Libya’s Tripoli government

By Sami Zaptia.London, 13 July 2020:UNSMIL reported yesterday that it had held a virtual meeting on Saturday (11 July) with the Interior Ministry of L...

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Jul 11 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL condemns ‘‘clashes’’ by officially recognized militias in Janzur - dead militia bodies desecrated and homes burnt: report and analysis

By Sami Zaptia.London, 11 July 2020:UNSMIL condemned today what it chose to refer to as the ‘‘clashes’’ that took place in the western Tripoli suburb...

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The Development of Libyan Armed Groups Since 2014: Community Dynamics and Economic Interests: a Chatham House study
Mar 18 Sami Zaptia

The Development of Libyan Armed Groups Since 2014: Community Dynamics and Economic Interests: a Chatham House study

By Sami Zaptia. London, 18 March 2020:A research paper published yesterday by @Chatham House entitled ‘‘The Development of Libyan Armed Groups Since 2...

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Serraj Labour Ministry discusses enrolling militias into state institution through training
Oct 18 Sami Zaptia

Serraj Labour Ministry discusses enrolling militias into state institution through training

By Sami Zaptia. London, 18 October 2019:The Ministry of Labour and Chief of Staff aligned to the internationally recognized government based in Tripol...

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Libyan political dialogue and elections impossible as long as terrorists control Tripoli: LNA
Sep 27 Sami Zaptia

Libyan political dialogue and elections impossible as long as terrorists control Tripoli: LNA

By Sami Zaptia.London, 27 September 2019:In a statement released by the General Command of the Khalifa Hafter-led Libyan National Army (LNA) on Thursd...

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Tripoli seminar on Militia DDR makes 15 recommendations
Sep 26 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli seminar on Militia DDR makes 15 recommendations

By Sami Zaptia.London, 26 September 2019:The seminar held on 23 to 24 September in Tripoli by the Tripoli-based General Staff of the Libyan Army, alig...

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Tripoli based Libyan army to hold seminar on absorbing militias
Sep 21 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli based Libyan army to hold seminar on absorbing militias

By Sami Zaptia.London, 21 September 2019:The General Staff of the Tripoli-based Libyan army, aligned with the internationally-recognized Faiez Serraj...

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MoI establishes Elections Security and Protection Department
Mar 14 Sami Zaptia

MoI establishes Elections Security and Protection Department

By Sami Zaptia.London, 14 March 2019:The Ministry of Interior (MoI) aligned with the Faiez Serraj-led Presidency Council and Government of National Ac...

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Salame calls on Libya's political elite to meet people's daily demands
Jan 19 Sami Zaptia

Salame calls on Libya's political elite to meet people's daily demands

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 January 2019: In his latest briefing to the UN Security Council on the situation in Libya delivered yesterday by video link...

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UNSMIL mobilizes support for Libya's security sector development
Jan 18 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL mobilizes support for Libya's security sector development

By Sami Zaptia.London, 18 January 2019:UNSMIL hosted a meeting yesterday at its Tripoli headquarters between the Presidency Council and Government of...

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