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Mr. Derek Plumbly of the United Kingdom took up his appointment as United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon on 04 February 2012. Mr. Plumbly has had a distinguished career in international affairs spanning over 35 years. He has held important posts dealing with the Middle East. Most recently…

I had my first very productive meeting with the Prime Minister. I was honored and delighted to be received by him. We had a very good discussion on a number of key issues that are very relevant to Lebanon at this current juncture. I don’t need to spell them out but they relate to the overall…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag expressed grave concern over the attack on the Lebanese army Friday in the area of Ras Baalbek, that led to the deaths of eight officers and soldiers and caused a number of injuries. Ms. Kaag expressed her condolences to the families of…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Sigrid Kaag, today expressed deep concern over the serious deterioration of the security situation in South Lebanon following the attack on the Israeli Defense Forces in the area of the Shebaa Farms. Special Coordinator Kaag urgently called on all…

New York, U.S.A Wednesday, 28 January 2015 The Secretary-General is deeply concerned over the serious deterioration of the security situation in Southern Lebanon and violations of the cessation of hostilities and Resolution 1701 (2006). A rocket attack on an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) patrol killed…

I met with the Prime Minister in follow up to the events of recent days and given our close contacts. I expressed my appreciation for the Prime Minister’s clearly expressed commitment to Security Council resolution 1701 and the importance of safeguarding Lebanon’s security and stability. I…

Tripoli, Lebanon Tuesday, 03 February 2015 I came to Tripoli as one of my first visits outside Beirut. As you know I started two and half weeks ago. So I am very much here to listen, to learn but also to see with my own eyes and speak with the Governor, the Mayor of the Municipality, the Mufti of…

New York, U.S.A. Wednesday, 4 February 2015 Members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the killing of a UNIFIL Spanish peacekeeper which occurred in the context of fire exchanges along the Blue Line on 28 January 2015.The Members of the Security Council expressed their deepest…

Tyre, Lebanon 17 February 2015 In a visit to south Lebanon today, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Mrs. Sigrid Kaag, met with Members of Parliament in the southern city of Tyre after consultations with UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano and touring the Blue…

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me add a word of my own to underline the central importance of the Secretary General’s message. In a time of conflict across the region, more ordinary people are in need than ever before. Social Justice is about people: a Lebanese family struggling to make…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 23 February 2015 The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Sigrid Kaag, met today with the Minister of Justice, Ashraf Rifi, and with the Minister of Industry, Hussein Hajj-Hassan respectively. In both separate meetings, discussions focused on the importance of…

Beirut, Lebanon Tuesday, 24 February 2015 Following media reports regarding links between the United Nations and an Organisation calling itself 'the International Human Rights Commission', the United Nations in Lebanon would like to reconfirm that this Organisation is not part of or affiliated with…