Libya: Ministry of Defense in the Government of National Unity discusses joint cooperation with the United Nations Mine Action Service


A consultative meeting was held this Tuesday. It took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense of the Government of National Unity.

The Ministry’s Office of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law participated. The United Nations Mine Action Service in Libya also attended. They discussed aspects of joint cooperation. The meeting focused on capacity building and technical support.

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Source: Libya Update News


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