Bathily’s (final) brief on Libya to UNSC
Apr 16 Sami Zaptia

Bathily’s (final) brief on Libya to UNSC

In his latest, and possibly final, presentation to the UN Security Council yesterday, SRSG and UNSMIL head, Abdoulaye Bathily, said attempts by UNSMIL...

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UNSMIL head and SRSG Bathily tenders his resignation
Apr 16 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL head and SRSG Bathily tenders his resignation

Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative to the Secretary General (SRSG) and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), announced at a press c...

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Tripoli’s latest brief militia clashes have wide international consequences: Analysis
Apr 13 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli’s latest brief militia clashes have wide international consequences: Analysis

The brief but disturbing central Tripoli clashes on Thursday led to no deaths or injuries of either state-recognised militiamen or innocent civilians....

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UNSMIL condemns central Tripoli militia clash on second day of Eid
Apr 13 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL condemns central Tripoli militia clash on second day of Eid

Yesterday, UNSMIL condemned the central Tripoli militia clashes on the second day of the Eid celebrations. The sudden clashes sent families out entert...

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UNSMIL condemns unexplained murder of 10 militiamen in Tripoli
Feb 19 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL condemns unexplained murder of 10 militiamen in Tripoli

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) condemned yesterday what it referred to as ‘‘the violent killing that occurred in the Abu Salim a...

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On 24th December Independence Day Anniversary, UNSMIL bemoans failure to hold Libyan elections for second successive year – failure by Libya, UN or international community?
Dec 25 Sami Zaptia

On 24th December Independence Day Anniversary, UNSMIL bemoans failure to hold Libyan elections for second successive year – failure by Libya, UN or international community?

Marking the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence yesterday, UNSMIL bemoaned the fact that Libya has failed to hold elections for the second year i...

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‘‘One group of unwilling officials clinging to their seats must not be allowed to fail the people of Libya and put the region at the risk of further chaos’’, Bathily to UNSC
Dec 19 Sami Zaptia

‘‘One group of unwilling officials clinging to their seats must not be allowed to fail the people of Libya and put the region at the risk of further chaos’’, Bathily to UNSC

During his latest routine briefing on Libya to the UN Security Council on 18 December, UNSMIL head and SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily said ‘‘One group of unwi...

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Joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, the UK and the USA supporting Bathily’s UN Security Council Libya brief
Oct 17 Sami Zaptia

Joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, the UK and the USA supporting Bathily’s UN Security Council Libya brief

France, Germany, Italy, the UK and the USA issued a joint statement today supporting UNSMIL head and Special Representative of the UN Secretary Genera...

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Passing election laws no guarantee to electoral success. Elections need genuine commitment and buy-in by all power centres: Bathily
Oct 17 Sami Zaptia

Passing election laws no guarantee to electoral success. Elections need genuine commitment and buy-in by all power centres: Bathily

Presenting his latest remarks on Libya to the UN Security Council yesterday, UNSMIL head and SRSG Abdoulaye Bathily said that the Derna disaster showe...

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UNSMIL completes review of Libyan electoral laws, calls for political settlement on remaining contentious issues
Oct 14 Sami Zaptia

UNSMIL completes review of Libyan electoral laws, calls for political settlement on remaining contentious issues

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, announced Thursday that it had completed an initial technical review of the Presidential Election...

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