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UNIFIL statement (20 October 2024)
Earlier today, an IDF bulldozer deliberately demolished an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position in Marwahin. Yet again, we remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN…
In Freetown, SRSG Simão Co-Chaired the Regional Open Day On UNSC Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent On Gender, Women, Youth, Peace, and Security, And Co-led The Joint High-Level ECOWAS-UNOWAS-AU Follow Up Mission of the International Moral Guarantors
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a one-week visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone. On 15 October, the Special Representative co-chaired with H.E. Timothy Kabba…
UNIFIL spokesperson comment on UAV (17 October 2024)
Earlier today, an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) of unknown origin approached one of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force ships off the southern Lebanese coast. In accordance with procedure, electronic countermeasures were used and the UAV fell and exploded on its own. We are looking into the matter.
Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
Today, Israeli airstrikes hit the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, yet again. The Lebanese Ministry of Health has confirmed that five people have been killed in the attack, though this number may rise as rubble is cleared. Lebanese authorities also confirmed that the town’s municipal building…
UNIFIL statement (16 October 2024)
This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged. Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire on a UNIFIL position. We remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations…
Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
Beirut, Lebanon 16 October 2024 Today, Israeli airstrikes hit the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, yet again. The Lebanese Ministry of Health has confirmed that five people have been killed in the attack, though this number may rise as rubble is cleared. Lebanese authorities also confirmed that…