Jul 19 Sami Zaptia

We must do everything to ensure potential internal and external spoilers do not derail Libyan elections: U.S. Representative to the United Nations

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 July 2021:Speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on Libya, the U.S. Embassy in Libya reported that U.S. Representative...

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Jun 3 Sami Zaptia

Co-Chairs of International Follow-up Committee on Libya reiterate support for Libya’s unity, stability, security, sovereignty, and prosperity

By Sami Zaptia.London, 3 June 2021:In a statement issued yesterday, the Co-Chairs of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya reiterated their s...

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Apr 17 Sami Zaptia

U.S. welcomes strong UNSC resolutions on Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 17 April 2021:In an explanation of the vote following yesterday's adoption of the UN Security Council Resolutions on Libya in s...

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Apr 17 Sami Zaptia

UN Security Council passes two Libya resolutions: reiterates need for constitutionally based 24 December elections, 23 October ceasefire and withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries

By Sami Zaptia.The UNSC passed two resolutions on Libya yesterday focused on the planned 24 December elections  (Photo: Archives from UNSMIL).London,...

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UN Security Council adopts UK Presidency statement on Libya
Feb 10 Sami Zaptia

UN Security Council adopts UK Presidency statement on Libya

By Sami Zaptia.London, 10 February 2021: As part of the international effort to signal their full support for the newly selected Libyan Presidency Cou...

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Feb 8 Sami Zaptia

LIA rejects Belgium’s request to unfreeze some of its assets to pay unrelated debt – calls on Security Council to reject request

By Sami Zaptia.The LIA has called on the UN to reject Belgium's attempt to unfreeze its assets to settle claims for Libyan government debts (Photo: Li...

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Jan 14 Sami Zaptia

EU receives UN Secretary General request to contribute to Libya ceasefire observers, EU response not ready yet

By Sami Zaptia.The EU has received UN request to participate in Libya ceasefire observers, but has not responded yet (Photo: Archives).London, 14 Janu...

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Jan 6 Sami Zaptia

Libya tops Tunisia-led Security Council January agenda: Tunisian Foreign Ministry

By Sami Zaptia.Libya will top Tunisia-led Security Council January agenda  (Photo: Tunisian Foreign Ministry).London, 6 January 2021: Tunisia’s Foreig...

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Dec 31 Sami Zaptia

Guterres calls for formation of international committee to monitor Libya’s ceasefire

By Sami Zaptia.London, 31 December 2020: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for the formation of an international committee...

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Nov 24 Sami Zaptia

IRINI inspects Libya-bound Turkish-flagged ship as part of UN Libya arms embargo, abandons inspection after Turkish objection

By Sami Zaptia.IRINI inspected a Turkish-flagged vessel bound for Libya as part of the UN Libya arms embargo (Photo: IRINI).London, 24 November 2020:...

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