THE specialized training program in Forensic Anthropology officially launched on sunday at the headquarters of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP). The program is implemented in cooperation with the Guatemalan Forensic Anthropology Foundation (FAFG) and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aiming to advance the technical capabilities of…

   The Chairman of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP), Dr. Kamal Abu Bakr, received a high-level delegation at the Authority’s headquarters. The delegation included representatives from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Libya, led by Ms. Heleen Bartmans, Deputy Head of Mission, and Ms. Maartje Stijfveld,…

The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) participated in a regional workshop on “Transitional Justice and Missing Persons in the Arab States.” The GASIMP delegation was led by the Authority’s Chairman, Dr. Kamal Abu Bakr, at the event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Amman, Jordan, from June…

Commissioned by the Attorney General’s Office and under the directives of the Authority’s Chairman, specialized teams from the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) conducted search and excavation operations across several sites in the city of Tarhuna, following reports of suspected locations containing human remains. Discovery at the Agricultural Project Site…

    As part of strengthening communication with national initiatives aimed at supporting reconciliation and stability, the Chairman of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP), Prof. Dr. Kamal Abu Bakr, met today with members of the National Reconciliation Path within the Structured Dialogue.    Missing Persons as a Pillar of…

       Following reports received from the Al-Heisha and Sirte summary prosecution offices, technical teams from the GASIMP offices in Misrata and Sirte, in cooperation with the Authority’s technical departments, have commenced operations in accordance with approved procedures. Forensic Examination and Sampling     The teams handled two unidentified cases at the Misrata Teaching Hospital…

   As a part of its continuous efforts to develop technical and institutional systems for the missing persons file, the (GASIMP) held a coordination meeting with the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) in Tunis city, Tunisia. The meeting focused on the mechanisms for adopting and implementing the Integrated Data Management System (iDMS). Enhancing Data…

    Marking a growing interest in genetic science, the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) organized a scientific event to celebrate World DNA Day, observed annually on April 25th. The event emphasized the vital role of DNA as a precise tool for identification and highlighted the advanced work conducted by GASIMP’s…

      The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) concluded a specialized training program this morning. The final session was attended by Ms. Sophie Kemkhadze, the UNDP Resident Representative; Mr. Arjen Uijterlinde, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Libya; and Mr. Hossam El-Din Ishaq, the Rule of…

   The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) participated in the 1st International Biomedical Engineering Conference hosted by the University of Tripoli. This participation comes as part of the Authority’s commitment to strengthening scientific cooperation and exchanging expertise with research and academic institutions. Showcasing Technical Expertise     During the conference,…