The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced on Friday, October 9, 2026, that participants in a meeting of a joint technical coordination team for border security have agreed to carry out joint field tasks to secure the country's borders. The meeting, which was facilitated by UNSMIL and hosted by the Libyan Ministry of Interior in Tripoli, was attended by 45 military and security officers from various regions of Libya.
The meeting comes after a specialized training course was held in Tripoli from October 4 to 7, 2026, which targeted members of the joint contact and information exchange centers in Tripoli and Benghazi. The course covered topics such as communication security and report writing. According to UNSMIL, the organization of the course was in line with the commitments made by the Chiefs of Staff of the Libyan army to activate the joint centers and enhance their capacity to perform their assigned tasks.
The joint technical coordination team for border security is part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the eastern and western regions of Libya. The team reviewed the progress made towards activating the joint contact and information exchange centers in Tripoli and Benghazi. Participants also agreed to implement joint field tasks as part of efforts to enhance coordination and cooperation between the two regions in the field of border security.
The Libyan government has been working to strengthen border security and prevent smuggling and terrorism. The country has been plagued by instability and conflict since the 2011 uprising that overthrew long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi. The UN mission in Libya has been working to support the country's transition to stability and democracy.
The agreement on joint field tasks is seen as a positive step towards securing Libya's borders and preventing the flow of illegal goods and people. The country's borders have been porous, with many smugglers and terrorists taking advantage of the instability to operate freely. The joint effort between the eastern and western regions is expected to help to address this issue.
The UN mission in Libya has been working to support the country's security sector, including the Libyan army and police. The mission has also been working to support the country's transition to stability and democracy, including through the organization of elections and the promotion of national dialogue.
The agreement on joint border security tasks is one of several efforts to address the security challenges facing Libya. The country still faces many challenges, including the presence of terrorist groups and smugglers. However, the agreement is seen as a positive step towards securing the country's borders and promoting stability.
Key points
- The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) facilitated a meeting of a joint technical coordination team for border security.
- The meeting was attended by 45 military and security officers from various regions of Libya.
- Participants agreed to implement joint field tasks to secure Libya's borders.
