Representatives from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) held two separate meetings yesterday, Monday, with officials from the Libyan Defence Ministry. The discussions focused on issues concerning child protection and security sector reforms.
The initial meeting brought together the UN team with the Director of the Minister of Defence’s Office and the Director of the Human Rights Office. Reports related to child recruitment were addressed, and existing mechanisms to ensure adherence to relevant international standards were reviewed.
In a related context, UNICEF urged the establishment of a permanent institutional mechanism aimed at monitoring and effectively addressing child-related violations.
In a subsequent meeting, both sides discussed ways to solidify the truce in Tripoli, as well as prospects for security sector reform, including the reintegration of armed group elements into formal state structures.
Both parties affirmed their shared commitment to the principles of sound governance, codes of conduct, and professionalism in their work. They emphasised the importance of upholding the rule of law both locally and internationally, with a strong focus on inclusivity and serving citizens as a top priority.