Beirut, Lebanon
Sunday, 03 August 2014
The Acting UN Special Coordinator strongly condemns the attacks on Lebanese Armed Forces positions and the violence in and around the town of Arsal, which have led to the deaths, injury and abduction of soldiers and members of the security forces and caused civilian fatalities and injuries.
He extends his condolences to the families of the soldiers killed and to the civilian victims of the violence, and his best wishes for the recovery of those injured.
The United Nations is committed to the stability and security of Lebanon and the Acting Special Coordinator reiterates the United Nations strong support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and the security forces of Lebanon in their efforts to achieve this goal.