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Libyan trials could be ‘Nuremberg moment,’ ICC prosecutor says
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today said that if Libya can conduct fair trials of alleged perpetrators during the pro-democracy uprising in 2011, the proceedings could equal the lasting impact of the Nuremberg trials.
UN Mission in Libya urges peaceful means in expressing demands
The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has called on all Libyans to use peaceful means in expressing their demands after the siege of Libyan ministries and other State institutions in the capital Tripoli, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters here Tuesday.
Mandate of UN mission in Western Sahara extended for one more year
The Security Council today extended for another year the mandate of the United Nations mission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Western Sahara and organizing a referendum on self-determination for the people of the territory.
Ban, SC strongly condemn attack on French Embassy in Libya
Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council today condemned, in the strongest terms, a deadly attack on the French Embassy in Libya’s capital, Tripoli.
Mitri calls for peaceful resolution of disputes after attack on government official
The United Nations envoy in Libya has condemned an attack against the President of the General National Congress and called on all citizens to settle political issues peacefully.
UN loan and grant programme to support rural youth and women farmers
The United Nations agency tasked with supporting agricultural projects in developing countries is boosting economic opportunities for rural youth and women in Tunisia through a programme that gives loans and grants to farmers and local communities.
UN welcomes decision on formation of constitution-drafting body
The United Nations mission in Libya has welcomed today’s decision by the General National Congress on the formation of the body that will be tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution.
Pillay decries killing of Tunisian activist
The top United Nations human rights official today condemned the assassination of Tunisian activist Chokri Belaid and urged authorities to provide better protection to people who are political targets.
Pillay calls on Algeria to review laws on civil society, freedom of assembly
The United Nations human rights chief today urged the Government of Algeria to reconsider restrictions and impediments being placed in the way of civil society organizations in the North African nation.
SG appoints former Lebanese minister as new head of UN mission in Libya
Ban Ki-moon announced today the appointment of Tarek Mitri of Lebanon as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) according to the UN chief’s spokesperson.
