Press Releases and Statements

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka held a round of meetings with Lebanese officials and political leaders to stress the importance of safeguarding Lebanon’s security and stability at a time of growing regional uncertainty and continuing skirmishes across the Blue Line in south Lebanon. With…

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka held a round of meetings with prominent Lebanese intellectuals and academics on the role that they can play in inspiring Lebanese authorities and political parties in reinforcing state institutions during this time of crisis and promoting a culture of peace. In…

The Secretary-General condemns an explosion today that impacted an Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) patrol, injuring three OGL military observers of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) and one language assistant. An investigation by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon…

The United Nations announced today the launch of its social media campaign in Lebanon­ - ­­­­­­­­­ #All4Lebanon - aimed at informing the public about the support the UN and its partners are extending to the people of Lebanon across different sectors. As the country continues to navigate serious…

The Embassy of Japan in Lebanon and UNOPS announced the signing of a project in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Funded by the Government of Japan, the project “Urgent Support to Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) through Enhancement of Health Services and Critical Operations” aims to enhance…

The Secretary-General takes note of the closure of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (Special Tribunal) on 31 December 2023. The Special Tribunal was established following the adoption of Security Council resolution 1757 (2007) to try those responsible for the 14 February 2005 attack in Beirut that…

As the UN marks its 78 th anniversary, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka today said the organization is strongly committed to supporting Lebanon safeguard its security and stability as the Middle East region faces one of the most critical times in decades. The Special Coordinator…

In response to recent media reports referring to the evacuation of United Nations staff members from Lebanon to Jordan and other countries, the UN would like to clarify that no such evacuations of staff members nor of their families have taken place. UN operations and activities in Lebanon continue…

United Nations Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka visited Bekaa and Baalbek. She met with local Lebanese authorities, the UNHCR Lebanon Representative and visited a UNHCR community support project. In Baalbek, the Special Coordinator met with Governor Bachir Khodr, the Head of Municipality Moustafa…

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka called for safeguarding Lebanon as a space for democracy, human rights, coexistence, plurality, and freedoms. “By its very constitution, Lebanon stands forth as a beacon of inter…