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Lebanon: Enforced Disappearance Act “significant step in the right direction”
The UN Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances* says a new law against enforced disappearances in Lebanon can be a major breakthrough, and urges effective implementation to give victims and their families access to truth and justice. The law, passed on 13 November 2018, establishes a…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Iraq
The Secretary-General congratulates Mr. Barham Salih on his election and swearing in on Tuesday, 2 October as President of the Republic of Iraq. The Secretary-General looks forward to working closely with President Salih on all issues of mutual concern, in accordance with the mandate of the United…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached on 17 September between President Erdogan of Turkey and President Putin of Russia to create a demilitarized buffer zone in Idlib region, which should avert a full-scale military operation and provide reprieve for millions of civilians. The…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on UNRWA
We regret the United States’ decision to provide no further funding to UNRWA, which provides essential services to Palestine refugees and contributes to stability in the region. The US has traditionally been the largest single contributor to UNRWA. We appreciate its support over the years. UNRWA…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the growing risks of a humanitarian catastrophe in the event of a full-scale military operation in Idlib province in Syria. The Secretary-General once again reaffirms that any use of chemical weapons is totally unacceptable. The Secretary-General…
Security Council Press Statement on the attack against UNIFIL (9 August 2018)
Security Council Press Statement on the attack against UNIFIL (9 August 2018)
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UN Security Council Press Statement on the attack against UNIFIL
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on 4 August near the town of Majdal Zun, Southern Lebanon. Peacekeepers were threatened with illegal weapons, vehicles were set on fire and UNIFIL’s own…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the terrorist attacks in Sweida, Syria
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Sweida city, Syria, today. He is appalled by the utter disregard for human life displayed by ISIL. The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the families of the victims of the incidents and wishes those injured a speedy…
Press Stakeout by the President of the Security Council following SC briefing on the Situation in Lebanon (23 July 2018)
Press Stakeout by the President of the Security Council following SC briefing on the Situation in Lebanon (23 July 2018)
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Statement by the Secretary-General on the violent escalation in Gaza
I am gravely concerned over the dangerous escalation of violence in Gaza and southern Israel. I deeply regret the loss of life. It is imperative that all sides urgently step back from the brink of another devastating conflict. I call on Hamas and other Palestinian militants to cease the launching of…