Lebanon to shut land borders with Syria over COVID-19 concerns
Mar 14, 2020, at 04:51 pm
Beirut/Xinhua/UNI: Lebanon informed Syrian authorities on Saturday that it will shut down land borders with Syria starting on Monday as a measure to restrict spread of COVID-19, according to local media reports.
Over 1,000 Syrians return home from Jordan, Lebanon over past 24 hours: Russian Military
Jan 23, 2020, at 07:30 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: More than 1,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country from Jordan and Lebanon over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
IS member blows himself up in northern Lebanon
Jun 04, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Beirut, Jun 4 (Xinhua/UNI) An Islamic State (IS) member blew himself up Tuesday in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli after being cornered by the army and Internal Security Forces.
Security Council calls for efforts to ensure stability in Lebanon
Dec 21, 2017, at 04:48 am
New York, Dec 20(Just Earth News): Welcoming the return of Prime Minister Saad Hariri to Lebanon and his decision to continue his term, the United Nations Security Council highlighted the need to protect the country from crisis that are destabilizing the Middle East.
Nov 07, 2017, at 04:18 am
New York, Nov 6(Just Earth News): Concerned by the news that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has offered to resign, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday expressed the hope that all sides will focus on supporting the continuity of Lebanon's State institutions.
Countering extremism in Middle East requires socio-economic measures, Lebanese leader tells UN
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:55 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Recalling the tragic 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States that sparked the global ‘war on terror’ – which has since “lost its way†– the President of Lebanon on Thursday told the United Nations that the while many Middle East had borne the brunt, terrorism has spread like wildfire to all continents and must be tackled at its roots.
Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon
Aug 31, 2017, at 09:43 am
New York, Aug 31(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for one year.
UN human rights chief welcomes rape law reform in Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan
Aug 23, 2017, at 04:22 am
New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): Today, the top United Nations human rights official welcomed the repeal of laws in Lebanon, Tunisia and Jordan that allow rapists to avoid criminal prosecution by marrying their victi
Syrian refugees in Lebanon face economic hardship and food shortages – joint UN agency study
Jan 07, 2017, at 01:58 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News): A joint United Nations agency study has revealed that Syrian refugees in Lebanon remain highly vulnerable and that despite living there for years, their economic situation continues to be difficult, leaving more than a third food insecure.
Lebanon: Welcoming new president, UN chief encourages formation of government without delay
Nov 01, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, Nov 1 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the election of Michel Aoun as the new President of Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday expressed hope that all parties in the country will continue to work in a spirit of unity and in the national interest, according to his spokesperson.
Security Council extends mandate of UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
Aug 31, 2016, at 02:06 pm
New York, Aug 31 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday unanimously extended the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), until the end of August 2017.
UN: High donor support for Lebanon positively impacts food, children and infrastructure
Jul 19, 2016, at 12:27 pm
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News): High donor commitments continued to help Lebanon in mitigating the impact of the Syrian crisis by bolstering food assistance, education, water and sanitation, according to a United Nations mid-year update on donor support to the country.
‘Prevailing calm should not be confused with stability,’ warns UN envoy for Lebanon
Jul 09, 2016, at 12:17 pm
New York, July 9 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Lebanon has asked the UN Security Council to devote greater attention to situation there, including the deteriorating security conditions, weakening State institutions and the need for continued dispersal of funding for the refugees hosted by the country.
Jun 23, 2016, at 12:11 pm
New York, June 23 (Just Earth News): The United Nations head of humanitarian operations for Lebanon on Wednesday urged the international community to develop a comprehensive approach of support, or risk the implosion of a country that is vital to the regional dynamics.
UN chief welcomes municipal elections in Lebanon
May 25, 2016, at 01:49 pm
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the holding of municipal elections in Lebanon, which are expected to conclude on 29 May, urging all Lebanese leaders to act responsibly to elect the country’s President, a post vacant for two years, without a further delay, his spokesperson said on Tuesday in a statement.
‘Paramount importance’ for Lebanon to elect a president – UN envoy
May 14, 2016, at 01:53 pm
New York, May 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS):A United Nations envoy for Lebanon reported to the Security Council on Friday on how the current political paralysis, including the two-year presidential vacuum, is negatively impacting the country’s ability to make vital decisions.
Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to 'put national interest ahead of partisan politics'
Mar 18, 2016, at 03:08 pm
New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Deeply concerned over the 21-month vacancy in the presidency of Lebanon and the current political stalemate in Government, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday called on Lebanese leaders to adhere to the Constitution and put to put the country's stability and national interests ahead of partisan politics.
Ban calls on Israel and Lebanon to maintain cessation of hostilities following attacks
Jan 06, 2016, at 02:09 pm
New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Monday's attack against two Israel Defense Forces vehicles in the general area of the Sheba'a Farms south of the Blue Line, which was claimed by Hizbollah.
Amid numerous challenges, Lebanon needs great international support: Ban
Oct 01, 2015, at 02:47 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS): While thanking Lebanon’s partners for their efforts to support the country in the face of numerous challenges, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday highlighted the need for even greater assistance, particularly as the country deals with the Syrian refugee crisis.
UN agency expresses concern over plight of civilians in southern Lebanon refugee camp
Aug 26, 2015, at 03:12 pm
New York, Aug 26 (IBNS) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) called on Tuesday for restraint in the wake of 24 August clashes between various armed groups that have seriously impacted the refugee community in southern Lebanon's Ein el Hilweh Camp in Saida.
Lebanon a 'ray of hope' for tolerance in Middle East - UN rights expert
Apr 03, 2015, at 04:43 pm
New York, Apr 3 (IBNS) Amid escalating tensions throughout the Middle East, the country of Lebanon, known for its rich cultural diversity, can be a "ray of hope" for tolerance in a region beset by religious fanaticism, a United Nations human rights expert has said.
Security Council condemns death of Spanish peacekeeper in Lebanon
Feb 05, 2015, at 06:08 pm
New York, Feb 5 (IBNS) The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the death of Lance Corporal Francisco Javier Soria Toledo of Spain, killed last week while deployed at a UN position in Lebanon along the border with Israel on the "Blue Line."
UN chief urges continued global support for Lebanon amid ongoing regional crises
Oct 29, 2014, at 03:10 pm
New York, Oct 29 (IBNS) Lebanon remains "a beacon of tolerance and co-existence" in an otherwise combustible region, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Tuesday, adding that in the face of growing challenges along its borders, the Middle Eastern country will need to continue its close collaboration with the United Nations and other international stakeholders.
On regional tour, UN envoy for Syria calls for political stability in Lebanon
Oct 17, 2014, at 09:36 pm
New York, Oct 17 (IBNS): Lebanon's political environment should stabilize to face the threat from the terror group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and ahead of what will be a "very crucial period" in the political process in Syria, a senior United Nations official Friday said during a visit to the region.
Security Council extends UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon for another year
Aug 27, 2014, at 04:36 pm
New York, Aug 27 (IBNS) The Security Council on Tuesday renewed the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for another year, while strongly condemning attempts to threaten the country’s security and stability.
Challenges facing Lebanon highlight urgent need to fill presidential vacuum: UN envoy
Jul 10, 2014, at 04:00 pm
New York, July 10 (IBNS): The United Nations envoy for Lebanon on Wednesday stressed the urgent need for the country's leaders to agree on the election of a new president as soon as possible in light of the situation on the ground, which is marked by renewed terrorist threats and the growing refugee population resulting from the conflict in neighbouring Syria.
Ban urges Lebanon to elect president without delay
May 26, 2014, at 04:58 pm
New York, May 26 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday regretted that the Lebanese Parliament was unable to elect a new president within the timeframe set by the constitution and called on the country's leaders to select a new one "without delay".
Syrian refugees in Lebanon cross one million mark: UN
Apr 04, 2014, at 05:41 pm
New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): Now in its fourth year, the Syrian conflict hit yet another bleak milestone on Thursday, as the United Nations refugee agency reported that the number of displaced seeking refuge in neighbouring Lebanon has passed the one million mark, putting more pressure on a host community that is already stretched to the breaking point.