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Joint Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon

We wish to congratulate the Lebanese people and authorities for the completion of Parliamentary elections on 6 May, their first in nine years, in a generally calm and peaceful climate.

10 May 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation in the Middle East

The Secretary-General followed with utmost concern reports overnight of missile launches from Syria targeting Israeli positions and retaliatory strikes by the Israel Defense Forces, that followed earlier strikes in Syria on Tuesday, 8 May.

10 May 2018

UN Secretary-General Congratulates Lebanon on Holding Parliamentary Elections

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Lebanon’s parliamentary elections

08 May 2018

Statement by the Secretary-General on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)

I am deeply concerned by today’s announcement that the United States will be withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and will begin reinstating US sanctions.

08 May 2018

UN Spokesperson on Lebanon Elections

In answer to a question at the noon briefing at UN Headquarters, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujjaric said:

07 May 2018

The UN and the Media Commemorate World Press Freedom Day In Beirut

UNESCO’s Regional Office in Beirut, in coordination with the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL), organized today on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day a ceremony and panel discussions under the theme of “Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and the Rule of La

03 May 2018

Acting United Nations Special Coordinator Pernille Kardel Visits Ras Baalbek and Arsal

The Acting United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Pernille Kardel visited today the areas of Ras Baalbek and Arsal along Lebanon’s north-eastern borders. Ms. Kardel met with representatives of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and toured the border area.

25 Apr 2018