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Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Read President Joseph Biden's full Inaugural Address.

Ambassador Norland and Finance Minister Bomtari Highlight Efforts to Bolster Transparency

Ambassador Norland and Finance Minister Bomtari Highlight Efforts to Bolster Transparency

Ambassador Norland and Finance Minister Bomtari met on December 4 and voiced support for the UN Support Mission in Libya’s (UNSMIL) call to convene senior Libyan technocrats and policymakers for a much-needed dialogue on the economic challenges facing Libya...

The U.S. Sanctions Libyan Individual and Militia Connected to Serious Human Rights Abuse

The U.S. Sanctions Libyan Individual and Militia Connected to Serious Human Rights Abuse

On Wednesday, the United States imposed sanctions on Mohamed al-Kani and the Kaniyat militia in connection with the massacre of hundreds of civilians in recent years. Al-Kani and the Kaniyat militia, which al-Kani leads...

Ceasefire in Libya

Ceasefire in Libya

We welcome the announcement of Libyans signing a nationwide, immediate ceasefire agreement at the UN-facilitated 5+5 Joint Military Commission talks in Geneva on October 23. We commend Libyan leadership on all sides for taking this courageous step.

Call for Applications: The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)

Call for Applications: The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)

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. YES students live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S.

  
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Letter to His Excellency António Guterres

45 mins ago | News, Statements

Letter to His Excellency António Guterres JANUARY 20, 2021 •  STATEMENTS AND RELEASES Mr. António Guterres Secretary-General United Nations New York Excellency: This letter constitutes a…

Ambassador Norland’s call with members of the Fezzan Municipalities Council on issues affecting...

5 hours ago | News, Statements

Yesterday, Ambassador Norland spoke over the phone with members of the Fezzan Municipalities Council.  The Ambassador and Mayor Ashraf al-Mosleh (Bent Baya), Mayor Al-shawish Gherbal (Sebha)…

Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya

21 January, 2021 | News, Statements

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release  MEDIA NOTE January 21, 2021 Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya The following…

Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

21 January, 2021 | News, Statements

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The United States was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance, a principle…

Ambassador Norland Reaffirms U.S. Support for December Elections in Virtual Meeting with HNEC Chairman...

21 January, 2021 | News, Statements

Yesterday, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland and Dr. Emad Al-Sayah of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) discussed U.S. support as Libya prepares to hold national…

Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

21 January, 2021 | News, Statements

The United States Capitol – JANUARY 20, 2021 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell,…

The United States welcomes the (LPDF) Advisory Committee’s progress toward the selection of a new interim...

16 January, 2021 | News, Statements

The United States welcomes the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) Advisory Committee’s progress toward the selection of a new interim executive authority.  Their work reflects…

**ATTENTION ALL TRAVELERS TO THE UNITED STATES**

13 January, 2021 | Alert

Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers departing from a foreign country to the United States will be required to show proof of a negative…

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity

4 January, 2021 | Alumni, Local Programs, News

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy to Libya invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to apply for the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). …

U.S. joins statement with France, Germany, Italy and UK on Support for LPDF

30 December, 2020 | News, Statements

The Ambassadors of Germany, Italy and the United States and the Charge d’Affaires of France and the United Kingdom, joined by UNSMIL, met virtually with…

Ambassador Richard Norland met Libyan leaders on a visit to Misrata to support Libyan progress on security,...

16 December, 2020 | News, Statements

Ambassador Norland traveled to Misrata today for meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Maiteeg, Minister of the Interior Fathi Bashagha, and others to consult on…

US support for Sirte in the four years since liberation from ISIS

15 December, 2020 | Statements

Four years after the liberation of Sirte from ISIS, the U.S. Embassy honors the bravery and commitment of the people of Sirte and all Libyans who…

Ambassador Norland and Finance Minister Bomtari Highlight Efforts to Bolster Fiscal Transparency

4 December, 2020 | News, Statements

Ambassador Norland and Finance Minister Bomtari met on December 4 and voiced support for the UN Support Mission in Libya’s (UNSMIL) call to convene senior…

Ambassador Norland’s meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Libya

2 December, 2020 | News, Statements

The American Chamber of Commerce in Libya (AmCham Libya) hosted a virtual meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland and American companies on December…

The United States Sanctions Libyan Individual and Militia Connected to Serious Human Rights Abuse in...

28 November, 2020 | News, Statements

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

24 November, 2020 | News, Statements

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

17 November, 2020 | News, Statements

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

16 November, 2020 | News, Statements

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…

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