Reports

Addis Ababa, 21 October 2011: The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Jean Ping, has followed closely the latest developments in Libya, including the death of Colonel Muammar Qaddafi and some of…

The Peace and Security Council of the Africa Union (AU), at its 297th meeting held on 20 October 2011, adopted the following decision on the situation in Libya: Council, Takes note of the communication made by the Commission…

This is a summary of what was said by the UNHCR spokesperson at today’s Palais des Nations press briefing in Geneva. Further information can be found on the UNHCR websites, www.unhcr.org and www.unhcr.fr, which should also…

SG/SM/13891 AFR/2269 The following statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was issued today: Today marks the end of the 42-year reign of the Qadhafi regime. Libya now closes a painful and tragic chapter and starts a new one based…

The reported death of former Libyan leader Muammar Al-Qadhafi, who had ruled his country since 1969, marked a key moment in the transition to a “new Libya”, and as soon as the National Transitional Council (NTC)…

Washington, D.C. – For most Libyans, news of Muammar Gaddafi’s death and the fall of Sirte marks the end of a long and brutal nightmare. But for some, the triumph of the National Transitional Council (NTC)…

Reporting period: 13 – 20 October Highlights: NTC forces have taken full control over the city of Bani Walid, and after intense fighting in Sirte in the past weeks the city is also now under NTC control today…

Government Should Build Rule of Law After Gaddafi’s Death (Sirte, October 20, 2011) – The end of Muammar Gaddafi’s 42-year rule over Libya offers a unique opportunity for the country to end an extraordinarily long era of…

20-10-2011 Operational Update No 14/11 In recent weeks, the ICRC has visited thousands of newly arrested people. It has evacuated almost 50 wounded patients from Sirte and delivered medical supplies to Bani Walid. ICRC experts are now…

Today, Thursday October 20th, heavy fighting between the forces of the National Transitional Council (NTC) and fighters from the old regime, which was continuing this morning in the town of Sirte may end in the coming…