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Lebanon a ‘ray of hope’ for tolerance in Middle East – UN rights expert

2 April 2015
Amid escalating tensions throughout the Middle East, the country of Lebanon, known for its rich cultural diversity, can be a “ray of hope” for tolerance in a region beset by religious fanaticism, a United Nations human rights expert has said.
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Political vacuum undermines Lebanon’s ability to tackle many challenges – Security Council

19 March 2015
The Security Council voiced its concern at the 10-month stalemate in the election of a president in Lebanon, saying it undermined the country’s ability to address the security, economic and social challenges it faces.
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Mandate of UN-backed tribunal for Lebanon extended for three more years

2 January 2015
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has extended the mandate of the United Nations-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), which was set up to try those responsible for the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 others, for a period of three years from 1 March 2015.