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Press Elements from the Security Council Meeting on Resolution 1701 and Lebanon

The Security Council received a briefing from the UN Special Coordinator Jan Kubis and Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiare. They briefed the Council on the situation in Lebanon and this was part of the regular meeting on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006).

25 Nov 2019

The United Nations and the National Commission for Lebanese Women Launch a 16-Day Campaign Against Gender-based violence

Today begins the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) (25 November-10 December).

25 Nov 2019

Statement from the Office of the UN Special Coordinator following Misleading Media Reports on Government Formation

Following some misleading media reports, the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) would like to reconfirm its position concerning the government formation.

21 Nov 2019

Statement of UN Special Coordinator Mr. Ján Kubiš following the Meeting of President Michel Aoun with the ISG for Lebanon

His Excellency President Michel Aoun received today at Baabda the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Mr. Ján Kubiš together with the Ambassadors, representing the members of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG).

12 Nov 2019

UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, observed on 2 November:

03 Nov 2019

Transcript of UN Special Coordinator Jan Kubis' Interview with CNN's Becky Andersen

Becky Andersen: I have with me the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jan Kubis who is urging Lebanese authorities to act decisively and quickly to form a new government while maintaining security and peace.

30 Oct 2019