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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

Secretary-General appoints Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy As UNIFIL Force Commander

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today (Thursday) announced the appointment of Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

12 Jul 2018

Members of the ISG for Lebanon Meet with Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri

The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) was received today by Prime Minister-designate, Saad Hariri, in Centre House.

11 Jul 2018

Faith in Education and the Future Keeps Hope High in Rashidieh Camp

UNSCOL Staff

10 Jul 2018

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

The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the resumption of the military offensive in southwest Syria and its continued devastating impact on civilians. An estimated 750,000 lives are in danger and up to 325,000 people have been displaced.

06 Jul 2018

Acting UN Special Coordinator and UNRWA Director in Lebanon visit Rashidieh Palestine Refugee Camp

Today, the Acting United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Pernille Dahler Kardel and the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, Mr. Claudio Cordone, visited the Palestine refugee camp of Rashidieh in southern Lebanon.

02 Jul 2018

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

The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the military offensive in southwestern Syria and its devastating toll on civilians. He calls for an immediate cessation of the military operations.

29 Jun 2018