Libya warns of ISIL's increasing influence, calls for unanimity to end region's crises
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): In his address, at the annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly, Libya's Acting Head of State, Agila Saleh Essa Gwaider, reported on the "overwhelming threat" posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which is hindering Libya from becoming to a transparent democracy.
Libyan parties reach consensus on main elements of political agreement: UN envoy
New York, Sept 14 (IBNS): The United Nations envoy for Libya announced on Sunday that consensus has been reached by the parties on the main elements of a political agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis.
Libya: Security Council urges parties to finalize political accord
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 March 2016, while underscoring that there can be no military solution to the ongoing political crisis.
We are making progress on Libya political agreement: UN envoy
New York, Sep 5 (IBNS): The United Nations envoy facilitating efforts to restore peace in Libya said on Friday that real progress was being made as the participants wrapped-up the latest round of the political dialogue process, which has been taking place in Geneva.
'Tangible' results on Libyan political agreement: UN envoy
New York, Sep 3 (IBNS): "Tangible" results have been achieved for a political deal in Libya, but concrete solutions to the conflict will only be reached when all parties agree on a final draft, the United Nations envoy facilitating efforts to restore peace in the North African country said on Wednesday.
Libya: UN agency helps country upgrade response to boats in distress of its coast
New York, Aug 20 (IBNS): Following a spate of deadly shipwrecks of the coast of Libya, the UN refugee agency has announced that it has set up a forum to improve the country’s response to boats in distress its waters by streamlining information sharing and coordination with international organizations
Libya: UN human rights office alarmed by reports of ISIL-led violence, reprisal killings
New York, Aug 19 (IBNS) The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday expressed concern over violence in Sirte, Libya, involving militants claiming allegiance to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Libyan parties say 'no alternative' to peace outside UN-sponsored dialogue process
New York, Aug 14 (IBNS): The latest round of the United Nations-facilitated Libyan political dialogue has concluded in Geneva, with the different parties emphasizing the need to set aside partisan agendas and uphold the country's higher national interests.
Libya: UN-facilitated political dialogue set to begin next week
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): With a new round of the United Nations-facilitated political dialogue set to begin next week, the top UN envoy for Libya, Bernardino León, has urged the parties to redouble their efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the country.
Muammar Gaddafi's son sentenced to death
Tripoli, July 28 (IBNS) Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has been sentenced to death by a Libyan court over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution.
New York, July 24 (IBNS) Deeply concerned by escalating violence in southern Libya, the United Nations Support Mission in the crisis-torn country called for an immediate ceasefire on Thursdayamid fighting that has claimed dozens of lives in recent weeks and is a "further reminder of the chaos engulfing Libya and the need for the main…actors to move quickly to reach a political settlement."
New York, June 30 (IBNS) The United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Bernardino León, announced on Monday that there is a political agreement amongst the parties on the majority of the elements of the draft proposal they are considering, and he hoped to have them initial it later this week.
Libya: UN envoy hopes new draft of political deal can be agreed within four weeks
New York, May 29 (IBNS): Libya is on the verge of economic collapse amid ongoing violence, political infighting and efforts by terrorists to “build strong bases†throughout the country, the envoy facilitating the United Nations efforts to restore peace there said as he briefed journalists on meetings held in Brussels discussing the situation in the North African country and efforts towards a political transition.
Libya: UN mission strongly condemns air strikes on western airport
New York, Apr 3 (IBNS): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Thursday strongly condemned repeated air strikes on an airport in the western town of Zintan that it said have endangered civilians and seriously undermined attempts at securing a solution to the Libyan crisis.
UN envoy says Libya on cusp of 'decisive moment' as parties resume peace talks
New York, Mar 21 (IBNS) Negotiations between Libyan parties are entering a "decisive round" as continued fighting and the menace of terrorism cast a sense of urgency to the United Nations-facilitated talks, a senior official for the Organization said on Friday .