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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Rafik Hariri International Airport, Beirut, on 14 February, in which several peacekeepers were injured by a group of protestors

14 Feb 2025

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the formation of a new Government in Lebanon

The Secretary-General welcomes the formation of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

09 Feb 2025

Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Iran

Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Tehran, where she is set to meet with senior Iranian officials.

03 Feb 2025

Dreaming of Lebanon: A Virtual Reality Journey into the Hopes and Dreams of Lebanese Youth

The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) took part in the 19th edition of “Écrans du reel” documentary festival in Beirut, hosted by Metropolis Association, with the screening of “Dreaming of Lebanon” - a Virtual Reality (VR) documentary produced by UNSCOL

03 Feb 2025

Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander

Much has changed in Lebanon since the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding came into force in the early hours of 27 November 2024.

26 Jan 2025

Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on the Middle East

Mr. President, Excellencies,

I thank the presidency of Algeria for convening this briefing.

The Middle East is in a period of profound transformation – rife with uncertainty, but also possibility.

20 Jan 2025

UN Secretary-General's press conference in Beirut, Lebanon - full transcript

I am concluding a very meaningful and productive visit to Lebanon. I have been profoundly moved by all I saw and heard.

18 Jan 2025

UN Secretary-General's remarks to the press following his meeting with Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri

It was for me a great pleasure and a great honour to once again visit the Speaker of Parliament and to express to him the total solidarity of the UN with the Lebanese people in this important moment of its history.

18 Jan 2025

UN Secretary-General's remarks to the press after his meeting with PM-designate Nawaf Salam

I want to express the total support of the United Nations to the process that is taking place in Lebanon, in which with a new president, with a new prime minister that is forming a government, and opportunities created for Lebanon with also the completion of the ceasefire agreement wi

18 Jan 2025

Secretary-General’s press encounter following his meeting with H.E. Excellency General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon

In this meeting with the President of the Republic, I had the opportunity to express our solidarity with the people of Lebanon that have suffered so much and our total support to the President, to the future government, knowing that now it will be possible to consolidate the Leb

18 Jan 2025

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