United Nations, May 17 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, said his press office.Guterres reaffirmed the support of the world body to all efforts to end hostilities and alleviate the suffering of communities on both sides of the Blue Line, a border demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel established by the United Nations in 2000, said the press office in a note to corresponden…
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United Nations, April 23 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the death of a second French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) from his wounds in Saturday’s attack, said a UN spokesman. Attacks on peacekeepers must stop. They are grave violations of international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for Guterres, in a statement on Wednesday (local time).All attacks on peacekeepers must be pro…
United Nations, April 21 (IANS) The UN Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms” the attack against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which killed one peacekeeper from France and injured three others, two of them seriously. In a press statement on Monday (Local time), Council members called on the United Nations to swiftly investigate the attack, which occurred on Saturday, to ensure those responsible are held accountable without delay, and to keep the relevant …
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope that it would help advance efforts toward lasting peace in the region.“I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel & Lebanon, and commend the role of the US in facilitating it. I hope this will pave the way for negotiations towards a long-term solution to the conflict & contribute to ongoing efforts…
United Nations, April 2 (IANS) The UN Security Council decried incidents that killed three Indonesian peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).In a press statement, Security Council members on Wednesday reaffirmed their full support for UNIFIL and urged all parties to ensure the safety and security of its personnel and premises, as well as the mission’s freedom of movement, in accordance with international law. They also called on parties to refrain from actions tha…