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Statement from the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
The Office of the Special Envoy received confirmation that three members of the Syrian Constitutional Committee Small Body tested positive for COVID-19. Having informed the Swiss authorities and the United Nations Office in Geneva, immediate measures have been taken consistent with protocols to…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS OF ACTS OF VIOLENCE BASED ON RELIGION OR BELIEF
New York, 22 August 2020 The right to freedom of religion or belief is firmly trenched in international human rights law and is a cornerstone for inclusive, prosperous and peaceful societies. Yet across the world, we continue to witness deep-seated discrimination against religious minorities…
- Press Releases
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Libya
The Secretary-General welcomes the calls for a ceasefire and an end to hostilities in Libya, which were announced in separate statements today by Prime Minister Fayez Al-Serraj and Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh. The Secretary-General hopes the calls for a ceasefire will be…
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SECRETARY GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF TERRORISM
New York, 21 August 2020 Today, we remember and honour all victims of terrorism. We stand by those who grieve and those who continue to endure the physical and psychological wounds of terrorist atrocities. The impact of terrorism on victims can last a lifetime and reverberate across generations…
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Acting SRSG Williams warmly welcomes points of agreement in today’s declarations by PM Serraj and Speaker Aguila, calling for a ceasefire and the resumption of the political process
TRIPOLI - The Acting SRSG to Libya Stephanie Williams warmly welcomes the points of agreement in the declarations issued today by President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al-Serraj and Speaker of the House of Representative Aguila Saleh -- which demonstrate the courage which Libya is in urgent need…
- The UN in Lebanon
Lebanon Humanitarian Fund Gives $8.5 Million to Support Communities Affected by Beirut Blast
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has commenced disbursement of US$8.5 million from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) to provide rapid support to families affected by the devastating Beirut Port explosions, the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for…
- Secretary-General
SECRETARY GENERAL'S MESSAGE ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
New York, 19 August 2020 On World Humanitarian Day we honour the work of humanitarians who overcome huge challenges to save and improve the lives of millions of people. These real-life heroes are doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times to help women, men and children whose lives are…
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UNSMIL welcomes the determination of the citizens of the city of Ghat to participate in municipal elections
Tripoli 18 August 2020 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomes the determination of the citizens of the city of Ghat to exercise their democratic rights to participate in the city’s municipal elections, the first local election held in Libya this year. “I applaud the…
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Statement Attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon
The Secretary-General takes note of today’s delivery by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) of the judgement in which Mr. Salim Jamil Ayyash was convicted in relation to the 14 February 2005 attack in Beirut that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and 21 others, and injured 226…
Interview of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ján Kubiš with France 24
Interview of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ján Kubiš with France 24 13 August 2020 Beirut, Lebanon France 24 : What are the consequences of the Beirut Port explosion? SCL Ján Kubiš: The consequences are terrible. First of all it is about human beings. You know well that there were over 170…