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  • GASIMP Chairman Receives High Council of State Representatives to Review Progress in the Missing Persons File

           As part of the ongoing commitment to the missing persons file and the reinforcement of cooperation between state institutions, a group of representatives from the High Council of State visited the headquarters of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP). The delegation was received by the Chairman of…

  • Member of Parliament Dr. Abdulsalam Nassiya Conducts Official Visit to GASIMP

       As part of ongoing parliamentary oversight and support for national institutions, Dr. Abdulsalam Nassiya, Member of the House of Representatives, conducted an official visit to the headquarters of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP). He was received by the Chairman of the Authority, Prof. Dr. Kamal Al-Siwi, who welcomed…

  • GASIMP Chairman Visits ICMP for the Launch of Revised Best Practices Paper for Libya

       The Chairman of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) conducted an official visit to the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP). The visit aimed to strengthen mutual cooperation and participate in the launch of a revised version of the ICMP paper on implementing Best Practices within the Libyan Context.…

  • GASIMP Approves Genetic Matching Results for 22 Derna Flood Victims

       Prof. Dr. Kamal Al-Siwi, Chairman of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP), chaired the regular meeting of the Scientific Committee tasked with overseeing the identification of victims from Storm Daniel in the city of Derna. Verification and DNA Matching During the meeting, the Committee reviewed DNA reports submitted by…

  • GASIMP Announces Successful Identification of 10 Victims from Abu Gurain Accident

       The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) officially announces the completion of identification procedures for ten (10) previously unidentified bodies. The victims were involved in a tragic traffic accident that occurred last week in the Abu Gurain area, east of Misrata, which resulted in the burning of two vehicles and the…

  • GASIMP Chairman Participates in Emergency and Crisis Management Workshop.

       The Chairman of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP), Prof. Dr. Kamal Al-Siwi, participated in a specialized workshop organized by the National Center for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management. The event featured a distinguished group of Libyan and international experts, with the active participation of the United Nations Development…

  • GASIMP Experts Conclude Specialized Training on Burnt and Fragile Remains at the University of Milan.

       A specialized training program titled “Management and Processing of Burnt and Fragile Human Remains” has successfully concluded at the University of Milan, Italy. Hosted by the Department of Anthropology and Odontology, the course was attended by 12 technical experts from GASIMP. Advanced Forensic Training The intensive program was designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with…

  • GASIMP Continues Identification Procedures for Abu Gurain Accident Victims

       The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) is persisting in its intensive efforts to identify the victims of the tragic accident that occurred two days ago on the coastal road between Abu Qurayn and Al-Washka, which claimed the lives of 10 individuals. Genetic Analysis and Sampling Specialized teams from GASIMP…

  • GASIMP Commences DNA Sampling for Families of Abu Gurain Accident Victims

       The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) began procedures today to collect DNA samples from the families of victims in yesterday’s tragic traffic accident in the Abu Gurain area. The accident resulted in several fatalities whose identities remain unknown due to the severity of the vehicle fires. Scientific Accuracy and…

  • GASIMP Chairman Receives Missing Persons Association of Tarhuna

       The Chairman of the General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP), Prof. Dr. Kamal Al-Siwi, received representatives from the Missing Persons Association of Tarhuna. The meeting was held to address the association’s concerns and clarify technical aspects of ongoing field operations within the city’s sensitive sites. Addressing Complex Field Challenges During…