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UNIFIL statement (25 October 2024)
On 22 October, peacekeepers on duty at a permanent observation post near Dhayra were observing IDF soldiers conducting house clearing operations nearby. Upon realizing they were being observed, the IDF soldiers fired at the post. The duty guards withdrew to avoid being shot. The IDF has repeatedly…
  • Security Council Resolution 1701
  • Special Coordinator
Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
With each day that passes, the deadly cycle of violence in Lebanon expands, leaving ever more devastation and suffering in its wake. Lebanon is now facing a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions, with mounting civilian casualties, mass displacement and extensive destruction of civilian…
  • Security Council Resolution 1701
  • Special Coordinator
Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
With each day that passes, the deadly cycle of violence in Lebanon expands, leaving ever more devastation and suffering in its wake. Lebanon is now facing a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions, with mounting civilian casualties, mass displacement and extensive destruction of civilian…
UN Secretary-General's Message for UN Day 2024
The United Nations was built by the world, for the world. Since 1945, it has been the place for countries to unite behind global solutions to global problems. Solutions that ease tensions, build bridges and forge peace. Solutions to eradicate poverty, spur sustainable development, and stand up for…
  • Economic reforms
UNSMIL welcomes the appointment of the Central Bank of Libya Board of Directors 
TRIPOLI – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the appointment of the Central Bank of Libya's (CBL) Board of Directors through Decision number 17 for 2024, issued yesterday by the Presidency of the House of Representatives. This marks a significant step in fulfilling the…
UNIFIL statement (20 October 2024)
Earlier today, an IDF bulldozer deliberately demolished an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position in Marwahin. Yet again, we remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN…
  • Press Releases
In Freetown, SRSG Simão Co-Chaired the Regional Open Day On UNSC Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent On Gender, Women, Youth, Peace, and Security, And Co-led The Joint High-Level ECOWAS-UNOWAS-AU Follow Up Mission of the International Moral Guarantors
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a one-week visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone. On 15 October, the Special Representative co-chaired with H.E. Timothy Kabba…