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UNSMIL condemns attempts to obstruct municipal elections
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya condemns, in the strongest terms, the armed attack by unknown assailants that took place in the early hours of 12 August against the office of the High National Elections Commission in Zliten, reportedly damaging property and injuring two individuals. Such…
- Special Coordinator
Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
Five years have passed since the explosion at the Beirut Port shattered lives and neighbourhoods and shocked the world. The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, today expressed solidarity with all those affected by the blast, many of whom continue to bravely…
- Special Coordinator
Statement of Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
Five years have passed since the explosion at the Beirut Port shattered lives and neighbourhoods and shocked the world. The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, today expressed solidarity with all those affected by the blast, many of whom continue to bravely…
- Press Releases
Haiti: At least 1,520 people killed in violence during the second quarter of 2025
Port-au-Prince, August 1, 2025 During the second quarter of 2025, the human rights situation in Haiti remained extremely worrying. Criminal groups expanded and intensified their attacks outside of Port-au-Prince, particularly in the Centre department and Bas Artibonite. There was some slowdown in…
UNIFIL statement on the conviction and sentencing in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney (29 July 2025)
Late last night, Lebanon’s Permanent Military Court found guilty six of the individuals charged in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney in Al-Aqbieh in December 2022. One individual was acquitted. UNIFIL welcomes the conclusion of the trial process and the Government of Lebanon’s…
- Press Releases
UNSMIL takes note of HCS Presidency elections, invites constructive engagement in the political process
Tripoli – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) followed the live broadcast of the High Council of State (HCS) session on Sunday, 27 July, during which 95 members elected a new Presidency. The Mission noted that voting proceeded under normal conditions and with transparency. UNSMIL is…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
- Special Coordinator
Special Coordinator discusses stability and resolution 1701 with Lebanon’s Foreign Affairs Committee
Special Coordinator of the Secretary-General for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met this week with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lebanese Parliament for an exchange on the country’s stability and prosperity amid regional turbulence. Discussions also focused on the situation in south…
Note to Correspondents: Nigerian Poet Designated United Nations Global Advocate for Peace
Ms. Maryam Bukar of Nigeria was today officially designated as the United Nations’ Global Advocate for Peace. A renowned spoken word artist, poet, and peace advocate, Ms. Bukar uses the power of poetry and performance to champion gender equality, youth empowerment and inclusive peacebuilding. Ms…
- Press Releases
Afghanistan: UN Report documents human rights violations of forced returnees
KABUL/GENEVA - A UN report published today documents the cases of individuals involuntarily returned to Afghanistan who have experienced serious human rights violations on the basis of their specific profiles. These violations have included torture and ill-treatment, arbitrary arrest and detention…
- Security Council Resolution 1701
Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits Israel
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, begins today a visit to Israel for meetings with senior Israeli officials. The visit is part of the Special Coordinator’s regular consultations with key stakeholders on the implementation of Security Council resolution…