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- Press Releases 01
UNSMIL statement on protests in Tripoli on 23 August 2020
The rights to peaceful assembly, protest and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights and fall within Libya’s obligations under international human rights law. UNSMIL calls for an immediate and thorough…
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…
- 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…
- Press Releases 01
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…
- Secretary-General
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…
- Press Releases 01
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…
- The UN in Lebanon
- Press Releases and Statements
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…
- 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…
- Press Releases 01
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…
- Press Releases and Statements
- Secretary-General
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…