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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert of the Netherlands as his new Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, United Nations Department of…

In exercising her good offices functions, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, met this week with officials in Israel and in Lebanon for discussions on consolidating the cessation of hostilities…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a round of meetings this week with Lebanese political, security and religious representatives. In exercising her good offices role, the Special…

A ten-day US-brokered ceasefire came into effect at midnight Thursday-Friday following 45 days of hostilities between Israel and Hizbullah. To support the efforts leading to a ceasefire, the United Nations Special Coordinator…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert continued to leverage the good offices of the Secretary-General to push for the de-escalation of hostilities and a pivot to diplomatic solutions, as…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, undertook intensive diplomatic engagements following the launch of rockets from Lebanese territory in the early hours of Monday morning. The…

On 24 February, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, took part in a meeting held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to prepare for the international conference to support the Lebanese…

Following the decision by Lebanon’s Interior Ministry to call for legislative elections on 10 May 2025, United Nations Special Coordinator

United Nations Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a series of meetings with Lebanese officials this week on the implementation of relevant UN resolutions and the extension of state authority in Lebanon. With…

United Nations Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert discussed with Lebanese officials different opportunities for UN support and ongoing efforts to reinforce Lebanese state institutions. With Minister of Interior…

This week, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert visited UNDP-supported projects, including those to rehabilitate facilities of the Internal Security Forces and bolster municipal policing…

This week, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held a round of meetings with Lebanese leaders and officials related to the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution…