05 May 2025 - On Saturday, May 3, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its X account: "Press freedom is critical. In its absence, democracy dies. Human rights wither. Journalists must be able to work without concern for their safety or lives. This is true in Lebanon, as well as in every...
04 May 2025 - On May 4, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: "We welcome the commencement today of municipal elections, which represent a major milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand state authority in Lebanon. The UN hopes to see...
23 Apr 2025 - Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Moscow, as part of her ongoing consultations with regional and international stakeholders. During her visit, the Special Coordinator is set to meet with senior Russian...
28 Mar 2025 - Today’s exchange of fire across the Blue Line, the second such incident in less than a week, is deeply concerning. This is a critical period for Lebanon and the wider region. Any exchange of fire is one too many. A return to wider conflict...
17 Mar 2025 - “Cautious optimism, Madam President, is the flavour of the day.” These were the words of the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, who briefed the United Nations Security Council on the implementation of resolution...
09 Mar 2025 - Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Discussions will focus on the Cessation of Hostilities...
08 Mar 2025 - Today, on International Women’s Day 2025, the global campaign “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”, is calling for action to unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all. This year’s campaign is particularly significant as it aligns...
Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab Summit on the situation in the Middle East and on Gaza reconstruction held in Cairo, Egypt. UN Multimedia/Mohamed Elzenary
04 Mar 2025 - The Secretary-General met with H.E. General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon. They discussed the latest developments in Lebanon, the situation in the region and the importance of the full implementation of Security Council resolutions,...
28 Feb 2025 - On February 26, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: The UN in Lebanon congratulates Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his government on earning Parliament’s vote of confidence tonight. We look forward to a new phase of Lebanese unity, which we hope will...
18 Feb 2025 - Today marks the end of the period set for the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces south of the Blue Line and the parallel Lebanese Armed Forces deployment to positions in southern Lebanon, as envisaged by the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding of 26...
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