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In Lebanon and Syria, UN emergency food chief appeals for humanitarian access

New York, May 4 (Just Earth News):I The head of the United Nations emergency food relief agency on Wednesday appealed for “regular, unimpeded and sustained” humanitarian access during meetings with senior government officials and partners in Lebanon and Syria – his first official visit since assuming office.

Lebanon: UN chief welcomes new Government led by Saad Hariri

New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement of new Cabinet members in Lebanon, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed hope that the new Government will ensure that the country's forthcoming parliamentary election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by the constitution, according to his spokesman.

Welcoming Lebanon’s new President, Security Council cites forming unity government as key to stability

New York, Nov 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday welcomed the election of Michel Aoun as the President of Lebanon, noting that it represents a long-awaited and critical step to overcome the country’s political and institutional crisis.

Lebanon is ‘not a country of permanent asylum,’ Prime Minister tells UN Assembly

New York, Sept 23 (Just Earth News): Lebanon is no longer able to assimilate additional displaced persons, and the United Nations should envision resettling the displaced Syrians within their national borders, the President of Lebanon’s Council of Ministers, Tammam Salam, told the UN General Assembly on Thursday.

Lebanon: Security Council calls for presidential and parliamentary polls by next May

New York, July 23 (Just Earth News): Expressing deep concern over the two-year-long vacancy in the presidency of Lebanon, the United Nations Security Council on Friday urged Lebanese leaders to urgently convene a parliamentary session and called on all parties to negotiate a compromise agreement in order to end the country's political and institutional crisis.

UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Lebanon

New York, June 28 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms” three consecutive terrorist attacks that occurred yesterday in the northern town of Qaa, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

Explosion rocks Beirut, 2 injured

Beirut , June 13 (ibns): An explosion rocked Lebanon's capital city of Beirut which left at least 2 people injured, media reports said on Monday.

UN agency smartphone app now raising funds for Syrian refugee children in Lebanon

New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): ShareTheMeal, the award-winning smartphone app developed by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), is switching its fundraising efforts to support Syrian refugee children in Lebanon.

In Lebanon, UN chief and World Bank President show commitment to leaving 'no one behind'

New York, Mar 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS):While in Lebanon on Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim underlined the UN system's commitment to the country, calling for additional funds for a refugee camp, inaugurating a new social development centre, and announcing a new financing plan for Lebanese schools.

In Lebanon, Ban prasies country's generosity towards Syrian refugees

New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived this morning in Lebanon, starting with a visit to the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, in Naqoura and then holding a joint press conference where he praised the generosity the country and Lebanese people have shown towards Syrian refugees.

Lebanon: UN officials urge restraint by all parties on exchange of fire with Israel

New York, Jan 5 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon and the commander of the UN peacekeeping force there have urged both sides to exercise utmost restraint to prevent any escalation after that two Israeli army vehicles were attacked south of the Blue Line and Israeli forces returned artillery fire.

Lebanon: Ban condemns rocket fire towards Israel as 'serious ceasefire violation,' urges restraint

New York, Dec 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced great concern on Monday over yesterday's firing of rockets from South Lebanon towards Israel, calling it "a serious violation" of the ceasefire, noted Israel's retaliatory mortar attack, and urged maximum restraint.

Lebanon: UN reports rocket fire from south towards Israel and Israeli mortar retaliation

New York, Dec 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Three rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel today, and Israel retaliated with some eight rounds of 120mm mortar, but no casualties have so far been reported from either side, according to United Nations peacekeepers.

Lebanon: Security Council reiterates support for country's institutions

New York, Nov 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In the wake of last week’s deadly terrorist bombing in Beirut and the ongoing negative impact of the Syrian crisis on Lebanon's stability, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday reiterated "in these challenging circumstances" its strong support for Lebanon's State institutions, including the Armed Forces and security services, in their efforts to safeguard the country.

Lebanon: UN officials condemn attack in Beirut suburb, call for terrorists to be brought to justice

New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his Special Representative in Lebanon, Sigrid Kaag, have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Thursday in the Beirut suburb of Burj al-Barajneh.