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EUNAVFOR MED IRINI
European Union Military Operation in the Mediterranean
Council Decision: 03/20
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AU Mission in Libya
African Union Mission in Libya
Authorization date: 02/20

EUBAM Libya
European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EU)
Authorization date: 05/13
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UNSMIL
United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UN-led)
Authorization date: 09/11
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News

16.01.2019
UNSMIL warns against resumption of south Tripoli militia fighting

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has today strongly condemned the recent military mobilisation of militias in southern Tripoli. It said it is monitoring the situation closely. It warned parties against any breach of the Zawia ceasefire agreement concluded on 4 and 9 September 2018.

Source: Libya Herald
16.01.2019
Clashes between rival groups

Wednesday's fighting in Tripoli violated a UN-brokered ceasefire signed four months ago. … The internationally recognised government in Tripoli, backed by the United Nations, has been working on a new security plan since the ceasefire deal but achieved little as Libya, long a major oil producer, lacks a national police force or army.

Source: Al Jazeera
10.01.2019
West 'risks helping political hijack of Libya's peace talks'

Libya risks losing its last chance to find a peaceful solution to four years of deadlock because political parties backed by the west are plotting to hijack crucial talks, a former Libyan diplomat has told the UN. The warning from the country’s former ambassador to the UN, Ibrahim Dabbashi, comes in an open letter to Ghassan Salame, the UN special envoy for Libya.

Source: The Guardian
Libya at ‘delicate and critical juncture’ ahead of landmark elections: UN envoy

With one month left until elections in Libya, it is important that the international community remains united in support of the process, UN Special Envoy Ján Kubiš told the Security Council on Wednesday.  He reported that the political climate remains “heavily polarized” ahead of the presidential and parliamentary polls, which are being held in line with a roadmap adopted last year following a historic ceasefire and the establishment of an interim government. 

Source: UN News