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Each Day that Passes Only Deepens Misery, Suffering of Lebanon’s People, Secretary-General Tells Conference, Urging Ceasefire, Hostage Release

24 Oct 2024 | Paris
Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty, in Paris today: Monsieur le President, excellencies, friends of Lebanon, I welcome this initiative by [France] President [Emmanuel] Macron and underscore our commitment to realizing the aims of this conference and supporting the people of Lebanon. We do so in the context of a region that is reeling, and Lebanon in utter turmoil. The past year has brought daily exchanges of fire across the Blue Line.

Avoid ‘All Out War’ in Lebanon, Stop ‘Tit-for-Tat Violence’ Engulfing Middle East, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

20 Oct 2024 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, in New York today: The raging fires in the Middle East are fast becoming an inferno.  Exactly one week ago, I briefed the Security Council about the alarming situation in Lebanon.  Since then, things have gone from bad to much, much worse. As I told the Council last week, the Blue Line has seen tensions for years.  But since October, exchanges of fire have expanded in scope, depth and intensity.

You Are ‘on the Front Line of Peace’, Says Secretary-General, in Solidarity Message to United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

17 Oct 2024
The following solidarity message by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was issued today: Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking with representatives of your countries here in New York.  Today, I want to speak to you directly. I want to say to you what I said to them:  I am full of admiration and gratitude to the men and women of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).  I am so proud of you — and I know your countries are proud of you, too.

UN Peacekeeping Chief briefs Security Council in closed consultations on UNIFIL

14 Oct 2024
  Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Remarks for Under-Secretary General of Peace Operations ON UNIFIL New York, 14 October 2024   **Gaza/Hospital

Safety, Security of United Nations Personnel, Property Must Be Guaranteed, Secretary-General Reiterates

13 Oct 2024
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Against the backdrop of the ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon and despite attacks that have hit United Nations positions, injuring a number of peacekeepers in the past several days, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers remain in all positions and the UN flag continues to fly.  The Secretary-General pays tribute to the dedicated personnel of UNIFIL.

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations about UNIFIL

11 Oct 2024
Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General                       Remarks for Under-Secretary General of Peace Operations ON UNIFIL New York, 11 October 2024   Thank you and happy Friday. **Nobel Peace Prize

Security Council Briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee

2 Oct 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY MARTHA AMA AKYAA POBEE, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING New York 02 OCTOBER 2024  

Security Council Briefing on MONUSCO by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bintou Keita

30 Sep 2024 | New York
STATEMENT BY BINTOU KEITA, SPECIAL REREPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING on MONUSCO New York 30 SEPTEMBER 2024  

Leadership for Peace Means ‘Living Up to UN Charter’, Says Secretary-General at Security Council Debate

25 Sep 2024 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council’s high-level debate on “Leadership for peace:  united in respect of the UN Charter, in search of a secure future”, in New York today: I thank the Government of Slovenia for convening this high-level debate on Leadership for Peace. The topic is rooted in a fundamental truth:  Peace is never automatic.  Peace demands action.  And peace demands leadership.

‘Hell Is Breaking Loose’ in Lebanon, All-Out War Must Be Avoided, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

25 Sep 2024 | New York
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council meeting on Lebanon, in New York today: Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon.  As I told the General Assembly yesterday, we should all be alarmed by the escalation.  Lebanon is at the brink. Of course, the Blue Line has seen tensions for years. But, since October 2023, exchanges of fire have expanded in scope, depth and intensity.