The United States Sanctions Libyan Individual and Militia Connected to Serious Human Rights Abuse in...
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 27, 2020 On Wednesday, the United States imposed sanctions on Mohamed al-Kani and the Kaniyat militia…
U.S. Embassy support for the NOC’s mandate on behalf of Libyans
The Embassy reiterates U.S. support for the National Oil Corporation (NOC) as it fulfills its apolitical and technocratic mandate on behalf of all Libyans. We…
Ongoing U.S. Support for UNICEF’s mission to protect children in Libya
Ambassador Richard Norland and UNICEF’s new Special Representative for Libya Abdulkadir Musse had an introductory call on Monday to discuss UNICEF’s important work in Libya.…
U.S. Embassy Welcomes Progress in Libyan Political Dialogue and Elections on December 24, 2021
The Embassy welcomes the Libyan agreement reached in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) to hold national elections on December 24, 2021, which will enable…
U.S. Embassy Shocked by Murder of Attorney, Concerned About Abductees
We are gravely concerned by and closely following media reports that Hanan Al-Barassi, a vocal attorney who actively sought to fight corruption in Libya, was…
U.S. Embassy to explore possible new property in Tripoli
As the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum prepares to get underway in Tunis, Ambassador Norland spoke with Foreign Minister Siala on Friday to convey the U.S.…
U.S. Embassy welcomes courageous efforts to restore Libya’s sovereignty
Ambassador Norland welcomes the courageous efforts of Libyan participants in the Joint Military Commission (JMC) consultations in Ghadames to implement the October 23 ceasefire agreement,…
Ceasefire in Libya
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 26, 2020 We welcome the announcement of Libyans signing a nationwide, immediate ceasefire agreement at the…
US Embassy Libya’s statement on the nationwide ceasefire signed today in Geneva
The United States warmly welcomes the permanent, nationwide ceasefire signed at the Joint Military Commission (JMC) talks in Geneva. This agreement is a major step…
2021 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)
The U.S. Embassy Libya is accepting project proposals ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2021 Competition. U.S. ambassadors in eligible…
Ambassador Norland Reaffirms U.S. Support for Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
In a meeting today with the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Stephanie Williams, Ambassador Norland reiterated full U.S. support for the UN-facilitated Libyan Political…
Call for Applications: The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
OVERVIEW The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program provides scholarships for high school students to study for one academic year in the United States.…
U.S. Embassy Libya’s statement on the apparent Libyan agreement to reopen the energy sector
As responsible Libyan parties come together in UN-facilitated peaceful dialogue, the U.S. Embassy is encouraged by an apparent sovereign Libyan agreement to enable the National…
AFRICOM Commander and Ambassador Norland discuss key security issues with Libya’s Minister of...
During his visit to Tunisia on Wednesday, U.S. Africa Command Commander, U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend also met with the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Ambassador…
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Libya (via VTC)
Ambassador Kelly Craft Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, New York September 2, 2020 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Abarry. Congratulations on…
Ambassador Norland Encourages Leaders to Operationalize Calls for Ceasefire and Oil Production
Ambassador Norland spoke with Libyan political figures and officials on Sunday and Monday to assess progress in operationalizing the statements issued on Friday regarding a…
Ambassador Norland Visit to Ankara
On Wednesday in Ankara, Ambassador Norland consulted with senior Turkish officials about the urgent need to support Libyan voices genuinely seeking an end to the…
Ambassador Norland Visit to Cairo
Ambassador Norland traveled to Cairo today, following recent discussions about Libya between President Trump and President al-Sisi as well as Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Shoukry,…
