News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Arsal, Lebanon Tuesday, 19 November 2013 The United Nations Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Robert Watkins today visited the eastern border town of Arsal with UNHCR Representative Ninette Kelley, to examine the conditions of the displaced Syrians in the area and of the Lebanese communities…

New York, 19 November 2013 The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist bombing near the Iranian embassy in the Bir Hassan neighbourhood of Beirut which killed at least twenty-three civilians, including reportedly one Iranian diplomat, and injured over a hundred others. He extends his…

UNHQ, New York Monday, 25 November 2013 The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General today convened a meeting of the International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) to review progress since the inaugural meeting of the Group under the chairmanship of the Secretary-General on 25 September in the…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly today met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. After the meeting, he drew attention to the statement of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who deplored the shooting yesterday of an Israel Defense Forces soldier by a Lebanese Armed…

The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly is shocked and deeply saddened by the car bombing in Beirut this morning that killed former Minister Mohammad Chattah and at least five others. He described Mohamed Chattah as a good friend, and a wise, courageous and patriotic man, who had…

Beirut, Lebanon 2 January 2014 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly deplored the car bombing in the Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik this afternoon that has killed and wounded a number of people. He extended his condolences to the families of all of the victims of this bombing. He…

Beirut, Lebanon 2 January 2014 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly deplored the car bombing in the Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik this afternoon that has killed and wounded a number of people. He extended his condolences to the families of all of the victims of this bombing. He…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 06 January 2014 The UN Secretary-General's Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly today visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He met with senior Saudi officials, including the Second Deputy Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Muqrin Bin Abdulaziz, and the Vice…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 02 January 2014 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly deplored the car bombing in the Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik this afternoon that has killed and wounded a number of people. He extended his condolences to the families of all of the victims of this bombing…

I had a good meeting with Prime Minister designate Tamam Salam. Obviously the international community are keenly interested in the formation of an effective government here in Lebanon. The Security Council has said so repeatedly. Lebanon is passing through a dangerous time and the security…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Mr. Derek Plumbly, met today with caretaker Minister of Social Affairs Wael Abou Faour to discuss preparations for the upcoming donor pledging conference in Kuwait on 15 January. The conference, hosted by the Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah…

Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 16 January 2014 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Derek Plumbly, strongly condemned this morning’s car bombing in the area of Hermel in north-eastern Lebanon that has killed and wounded a number of people.He extended his condolences to the families of the victims of…