Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
December 2011 - Libya Special Weapons News
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- Analysis: Libya's long road to disarmament IRIN 29 Dec 2011 -- Mistrust of Libya's interim administration is likely to deter tens of thousands of revolutionary fighters from complying with a massive new demobilization plan, according to analysts and former rebels.
- Analysis: Libya's long road to disarmament IRIN 29 Dec 2011 -- Mistrust of Libya's interim administration is likely to deter tens of thousands of revolutionary fighters from complying with a massive new demobilization plan, according to analysts and former rebels.
- In Libya, UN calls for greater role of civil society in political transition UN News Centre 28 Dec 2011 -- Civil society must play an important role in Libya’s political transition in the wake of its civil war, the United Nations top envoy to the country said as he visited two towns in Libya's Nafousa Mountains region.
- Libyan authorities working to respond to people's high expectations – UN envoy UN News Centre 22 Dec 2011 -- Libya's interim authorities are working to respond to the immediate needs of the people, the top United Nations envoy there told the Security Council today, noting that the fledgling government faces the challenge of meeting high expectations and building accountable institutions.
- Moscow blasts Ban Ki-moon's defense of Libya action RIA Novosti 22 Dec 2011 -- Moscow criticized UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for defending the NATO operation in Libya and ignoring data on civilian casualties collected by a number of UN member states, Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday.
- NATO rejects criticism over Libya; says operation 'saved lives' RIA Novosti 20 Dec 2011 -- NATO defended its mission in Libya on Tuesday, saying it saved lives and was strictly in line with the UN mandate.
- Libya: UN panel encouraged by commitment to tackle rights abuses UN News Centre 20 Dec 2011 -- A three-member panel tasked by the United Nations with probing human rights violations committed during the Libyan conflict said today it is encouraged by the Government's commitment and initial steps taken to address the abuses that occurred.
- US Defense Chief Makes Historic Visit to Libya VOA 17 Dec 2011 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has made a historic visit to a newly liberated Libya, where he has offered U.S. support as the country's transitional leaders struggle to create a cohesive democratic society.
- Panetta Promises Continued Support to Libya AFPS 17 Dec 2011 -- Paying tribute to the courage and determination of the Libyan people, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today joined Libyan leaders in welcoming a new chapter in U.S.-Libyan relations.
- Panetta Arrives for Historic Visit to Tripoli AFPS 17 Dec 2011 -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived here today to congratulate the Libyan people for their accomplishments and determine what help the United States can offer to help them succeed as they move forward.
- ICC Prosecutor Says Gadhafi's Death May Be War Crime VOA 16 Dec 2011 -- The ICC chief prosecutor says there are "serious suspicions" that the death of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was a war crime.
- ICC Prosecutor: Qaddafi's Death Could Be War Crime RFE/RL 16 Dec 2011 -- The chief prosecutor of the ICC says he has "serious suspicions" that the death of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi might be a war crime.
- LIBYA: Rocky road ahead for Libya’s Tawergha minority IRIN 13 Dec 2011 -- A major challenge facing Libya as it emerges from a nine-month civil war will be reconciling and integrating thousands of Tawergha.
- LIBYA: The funding dilemma IRIN 05 Dec 2011 -- Residual humanitarian needs in Libya have not been fully funded because of confusion over whether unfrozen Libyan assets are available, donors, aid workers and government officials said.
- UN mission in Libya extended by three months RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2011 -- The UN Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN support mission in Libya where the new government is facing a post-war proliferation of weapons.
- Libya: Security Council extends mandate of UN support mission UN News Centre 02 Dec 2011 -- The Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations mission in Libya until the middle of March next year.
- Libya: UN official urges increased funding for mine action work UN News Centre 01 Dec 2011 -- A senior UN official has urged donors to increase funding for de-mining efforts in Libya.
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