The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is seeking to draw on Tunisian expertise to strengthen Libya’s capacity in mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal.
The discussions came during a visit to the Tunisian Centre of Excellence for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices in Bizerte by the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator in Libya, Ulrika Richardson, accompanied by a delegation from the UN Mine Action Service.
Talks focused on specialised cooperation, including training in disposing of explosive remnants of war and countering improvised explosive devices.
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Source: Libya Observer
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