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UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

27 May 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council condemned today’s attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, which occurred on the day the Organization has set aside for honouring the men and women who work to advance peace in war-torn countries.

UN and EU jointly call for release of Estonian cyclists abducted in Lebanon

23 May 2011
The United Nations and the European Union have jointly appealed for the release of seven Estonian cyclists abducted in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley two months ago today, saying no purpose can be served by their continuing detention.

New Lebanese government should be formed as soon as possible – UN envoy

6 May 2011
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon today reiterated the need for the formation without delay of a functioning government, noting the many issues that remain to be addressed by the authorities.

Progress on key UN resolution impeded by Lebanon’s political crisis, says Ban

27 April 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for greater efforts to implement provisions of a 2004 United Nations resolution aimed at strengthening Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, citing a lack of progress in recent months.

UN envoy and Lebanese official discuss efforts to free kidnapped Estonians

6 April 2011
United Nations envoy Michael Williams today discussed the recent abduction of seven Estonian cyclists in the Bekaa Valley with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and the efforts under way to secure their release.

UN coordinator for Lebanon stresses government formation crucial for stability

29 March 2011
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Michael Williams, today called for a quick formation of a new government, saying that doing so is essential for both the security and development priorities of the people of the Middle Eastern country.
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Ban calls on Lebanon and Israel to fulfil obligations and consolidate stability

9 March 2011
Lebanon’s paralysis over forming a government has prevented progress in implementing some of its key obligations in the United Nations resolution that ended the fighting between Israel and Hizbollah in 2006, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says in his latest report on the issue.

Lebanon: Prime Minister-designate briefs UN envoy on efforts to form new government

22 February 2011
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon met today with Prime Minister-designate Najib Miqati, who briefed him on his continuing efforts concerning the formation of a new government.

UN reaffirms support for Lebanon court on 6th anniversary of ex-premier’s death

14 February 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today marked the 6th anniversary of the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri by stressing United Nations support for the court set up to uncover the truth despite the reported attempts by Hizbollah to close it down.

Lebanon: Ban calls on new government to cooperate with Hariri murder court

28 January 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that the newly designated Lebanese Government should continue to cooperate with the United Nations-backed tribunal set up to try suspects in the 2005 murders of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 others.