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As Lebanon marks four years since the devastating Beirut Port explosion, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met with families of some of the victims. The families shared their stories of this unprecedented tragedy that decimated lives, families and homes. They recounted…

“In light of worrying developments across the Blue Line since the early morning, UNSCOL and UNIFIL call on all to cease fire and refrain from further escalatory action. A return to the cessation of hostilities, followed by the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1701, is the only…

The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the significant increase in the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line. These actions put both the Lebanese and Israeli populations at risk, as well as threatening regional security and stability. The Secretary-General calls for immediate de-escalation…

Under the patronage of the President of the Council of Ministers, H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati represented by the Minister of Environment Dr. Nasser Yassin, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Lebanese American University – Global Affairs Service Center (LAU GASC)…

In celebration of International Youth Day, the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) hosted an inspiring meet-and-greet event on August 13 at its premises, bringing together young Lebanese eager for change. The event featured an engaging dialogue between UN Special…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert continued her engagement with Lebanese and Israeli officials, as well as regional and international actors, to push for an immediate return to a cessation of hostilities along the Blue Line. She continued to warn of the risks…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, joined UNDP in marking 10 years of its Youth Leadership Programme at a ceremony held at the campus of the Lebanese American University. Attended by over 1,000 young women and men, the event was an opportunity for Lebanon…

The Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, deplores today’s attack across Lebanon which left thousands injured, many critically, and is confirmed to have killed at least nine, including children. In accordance with international humanitarian law, she reminds all concerned…

Beirut, Lebanon 17 September 2024 The Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, deplores today’s attack across Lebanon which left thousands injured, many critically, and is confirmed to have killed at least nine, including children. In accordance with international humanitarian…

The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon, as well as in Syria, on 17 and 18 September, killing at least eleven people, including children, and injuring thousands. The Secretary-General urges all concerned actors to…

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert intensified her diplomatic engagements as tensions escalated in and beyond Lebanon in response to the near-simultaneous explosions of communication devices on 17 and 18 September. The Special Coordinator consulted with…

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, begins an official visit to Israel today. She is set to meet with senior Israeli officials to discuss recent developments. The Special Coordinator underscores that there is no military solution that will make either side…