- Security Council Resolution 1701
Note to correspondents - on the strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon
In response to questions about the strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, the Spokesperson has the following to say: We express grave concern over the strikes by the Israel Defense Forces on the densely populated…
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Situation in the Middle East
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General The Secretary-General believes that the attacks we have seen in South Beirut and Teheran represent a dangerous escalation at a moment in which all efforts should instead…
- Special Coordinator
Anniversary of the 4 August 2020 Beirut Port Explosion
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…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Joint UNIFIL, UNSCOL, statement following developments across the Blue Line
“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…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the situation on the Blue Line
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…
- Special Coordinator
UNSCOL Joins UNDP and LAU in celebrating 10 Years of Youth Leadership Programme
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…
- The UN in Lebanon
- Special Coordinator
- Innovation Corner
- Youth, Peace and Security (YPS)
UNSCOL Celebrates International Youth Day with Young Change-Makers
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…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Special Coordinator
Special Coordinator Advocates De-escalation along the Blue Line
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…
UNSCOL Joins UNDP in Marking 10 Years of its Youth Leadership Programme
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…
- Special Coordinator
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert on Attack in 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…
- Special Coordinator
Statement of UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert on Attack in Lebanon
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…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Secretary-General
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Lebanon
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…