UNSCOL
Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon

Press Releases and Statements

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UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, begins an official visit to Israel today. She is set to meet with senior Israeli officials to discuss recent developments. The Special Coordinator underscores that there is no military solution that will make either side…
  • Security Council Resolution 1701
  • Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Lebanon  
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon, as well as in Syria, on 17 and 18 September, killing at least eleven people, including children, and injuring thousands. The Secretary-General urges all concerned actors to…
  • Special Coordinator
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert on Attack in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon 17 September 2024 The Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, deplores today’s attack across Lebanon which left thousands injured, many critically, and is confirmed to have killed at least nine, including children. In accordance with international humanitarian…
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  • Youth, Peace and Security (YPS)
UNSCOL Celebrates International Youth Day with Young Change-Makers
In celebration of International Youth Day, the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) hosted an inspiring meet-and-greet event on August 13 at its premises, bringing together young Lebanese eager for change. The event featured an engaging dialogue between UN Special…
  • Special Coordinator
UNSCOL Joins UNDP and LAU in celebrating 10 Years of Youth Leadership Programme
Under the patronage of the President of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati represented by the Minister of Environment Dr. Nasser Yassin, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Lebanese American University – Global Affairs Service Center (LAU GASC)…
  • Security Council Resolution 1701
  • Special Coordinator
Special Coordinator Advocates De-escalation along the Blue Line
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert continued her engagement with Lebanese and Israeli officials, as well as regional and international actors, to push for an immediate return to a cessation of hostilities along the Blue Line. She continued to warn of the risks…
  • Security Council Resolution 1701
Joint UNIFIL, UNSCOL, statement following developments across the Blue Line
“In light of worrying developments across the Blue Line since the early morning, UNSCOL and UNIFIL call on all to cease fire and refrain from further escalatory action. A return to the cessation of hostilities, followed by the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1701, is the only…

Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon

UNSCOL is an acronym for the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon. The current Officer in Charge of UNSCOL is Mr. Jean Arnault. The Special Coordinator represents the UN Secretary-General on all political and coordination aspects of the work of the UN in Lebanon.…