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UNSMIL and Italy hold a meeting of Mine Action Support Group.

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Tripoli, July 31, 2025 (LANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced the holding of the first joint meeting of the Libya Mine Action Support Group in Tripoli to discuss enhancing the protection of the Libyan people from the dangers of mines and unexploded ordnance.

The mission explained that the meeting, held on Tuesday and attended by the mission, the Italian government, and international partners, aims to enhance coordination among donor countries, facilitate discussion on mine action activities in Libya, and highlight critical funding gaps and priority needs to better coordinate support in this area.

The mission quoted the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hannah Tetteh, as saying that mine action support in Libya is not limited to clearance alone, but includes protection, dignity, and hope. She added, "What Libyans cannot afford is more contamination, more loss, and more fear. Libya needs stability, not more explosive hazards."

Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Tetteh, urged the international community to focus on the value of every life affected. "We must not measure suffering in numbers," she said. "The life of one child, one farmer, one worker; every life has equal value." Every step toward safety and recovery matters.

The Italian Ambassador to Libya, Gianluca Alberini, who hosted the meeting, emphasized collective responsibility, saying, "Italy remains a steadfast partner on Libya's path to security and stability."

He added, "Our commitment to mine action stems from our belief that every life saved and every community secured from explosive hazards is a step toward peace."

The Director of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Libya, Fatima Zreik, gave a presentation on efforts to clear explosive hazards in Libya and strengthen national capacities. She called for sustained support to ensure long-term safety and stability.

She explained that as of mid-2025, more than 438 million square meters remain contaminated, noting that mine action partners have cleared nearly 248 million square meters since 2011. Between 2023 and mid-2025, they have provided more than 13,600 risk education sessions to more than 104,000 beneficiaries, including thousands of children. Women and girls.

According to the mission, the meeting highlighted significant institutional progress. The National Mine Action Strategy for Libya is currently being developed, along with the ongoing review of the Libyan Mine Action Standards. The revised standards were originally developed with the support of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in 2015 and adopted by the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LMAC) in 2017. These updated standards will ensure alignment with international best practices.

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