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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria

The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement reached on 17 September between President Erdogan of Turkey and President Putin of Russia to create a demilitarized buffer zone in Idlib region, which should avert a full-scale military operation and provide reprieve for millions of civilians.

18 Sep 2018

Acting UN Special Coordinator Pernille Dahler Kardel Visits Tripoli

Acting UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Pernille Kardel today visited Tripoli, in north Lebanon. She met with political and religious authorities and visited MARCH, a non-government organization that is active in promoting reconciliation and empowerment among youth and former fighters.

06 Sep 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on UNRWA

We regret the United States’ decision to provide no further funding to UNRWA, which provides essential services to Palestine refugees and contributes to stability in the region. The US has traditionally been the largest single contributor to UNRWA. We appreciate its support over the years.

01 Sep 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria

The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the growing risks of a humanitarian catastrophe in the event of a full-scale military operation in Idlib province in Syria. The Secretary-General once again reaffirms that any use of chemical weapons is totally unacceptable.

29 Aug 2018

Annual Report on Implementation of the UN Strategic Framework for Lebanon

This joint annual UN report summarises progress made in the first year of the implementation of the United Nations Strategic Framework for Lebanon 2017–2020 (UNSF), which was endorsed and sign

10 Aug 2018

UN Security Council Press Statement on the attack against UNIFIL

The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on 4 August near the town of Majdal Zun, Southern Lebanon.

09 Aug 2018

UNSCOL Clarification to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper

With reference to the article published on 25 July 2018 in Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, entitled : “Kardel to Asharq Al-Awsat: It is Time for a Defense Strategy to Disarm Hizbullah”, the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon clarifyies the following:

25 Jul 2018

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the terrorist attacks in Sweida, Syria

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Sweida city, Syria, today. He is appalled by the utter disregard for human life displayed by ISIL.

25 Jul 2018

Press Stakeout by the President of the Security Council, Olof Skoog (Sweden) following a Security Council briefing on the situation in Lebanon

Informal comments to the media by H.E Mr. Olof Skoog, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations and the President of the Security Council for the month of July, on the situation in Lebanon, Ethiopia, Eritrea and other matters

23 Jul 2018

Statement by the Secretary-General on the violent escalation in Gaza

I am gravely concerned over the dangerous escalation of violence in Gaza and southern Israel. I deeply regret the loss of life. It is imperative that all sides urgently step back from the brink of another devastating conflict.

21 Jul 2018

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