Lebanon

UN/Pasqual Gorriz

‘Immediate humanitarian assistance’ mobilized in force, to support Beirut after deadly blast

6 August 2020
Humanitarian Aid

The response to Tuesday’s explosion in Beirut requires global support in order to “surmount the devastating impact” of the crisis facing the Lebanese people, the UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the country said on Thursday.


 

UNIFIL

News in Brief 6 August 2020

6 August 2020
News in Brief
  • Lifesaving WHO aid arrives in Beirut
  • Nuclear arms ban essential, 75 years post-Hiroshima
  • Indigenous more at risk: UN chief
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4'3"
UNIFIL

Lebanon: Support for hospitals top UN priority in the wake of deadly blast

5 August 2020
Peace and Security

The United Nations is working closely with the authorities in Lebanon to support ongoing response in the aftermath of the massive deadly explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday, destroying large swathes of the capital.

UNIFIL

News in Brief 5 August 2020

5 August 2020
News in Brief
  • UN force aids Lebanese following blast
  • Health agency sends COVID-19 'surge team' to South Africa
  • UN rights experts concerned over Jammu and Kashmir
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4'23"
UNIFIL

UN peacekeepers stand with Lebanese in aftermath of Beirut blast

5 August 2020
Interviews

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon has been busy helping the authorities in the aftermath of the devastating explosion in Beirut on Tuesday that’s left dozens dead and thousands injured.

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World Bank/Dominic Chavez

Lebanon: UN ‘actively assisting’ in response to huge explosions at Beirut port

4 August 2020
UN Affairs

The United Nations has said that it is “actively assisting” in the response to the horrific explosions that ripped through the port area of Beirut on Tuesday, reportedly leaving dozens dead and thousands wounded, among them some UN naval peacekeepers.

UNICEF

Lebanon ‘fast spiralling out of control’ leaving many destitute and facing starvation, warns Bachelet 

10 July 2020
Humanitarian Aid

Sounding the alarm over the crippling impact of “growing economic shocks, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic” in Lebanon, the UN human rights chief called on Friday for a unified response by politicians and the people to overcome the worsening socio-economic crisis there. 

UNIFIL

Lebanon: UN mission helps local communities in ‘common fight’ against COVID-19

13 April 2020
Interviews

While performing their mandated duties “24/7” on land, in the air, and at sea, UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are also supporting local communities in preventing the spread of COVID-19, according to their Force Commander.

Major General Stefano Del Col spoke to May Yaacoub about activities during what he has described as “a challenging period”, and the measures UNIFIL took after one peacekeeper was found to have the disease. 

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© UNICEF/Khydr Al-Issa

UN Middle East envoys urge greater action on COVID-19 ceasefire appeal

11 April 2020
Peace and Security

In a joint appeal issued on Saturday, the five UN envoys to the Middle East urged warring parties in the region to work towards an immediate end to hostilities, in line with the Secretary-General’s recent call for a global ceasefire during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UN News/Laura Quiñones

News in Brief 12 February 2020

12 February 2020
News in Brief
  • Countries and airlines should react to COVID-19 risk proportionally, urges UN aviation organization chief 
  • Libya’s cities ‘re-contaminated’ by months of fighting, warn UN mine experts 
  • International Support Group for Lebanon calls for comprehensive reforms 
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