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New York, 15 August 2013 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Lebanon
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the car bomb explosion that targeted the neighbourhood of Rouweiss in the southern Beirut suburbs today. He expresses his condolences for those killed and extends his deep sympathies to those injured.
Such acts of violence are completely unacceptable and only reinforce the determination of the international community to continue supporting Lebanon’s security and stability at a time of severe regional turbulence. During this period of heightened tensions, the Secretary-General urges all Lebanese to remain united, to rally around their State institutions and to focus on safeguarding Lebanon’s security and stability. He hopes that the perpetrators will be brought to justice as soon as possible.
Statements on 15 August 2013
- Ramallah, 15 August 2013 - Secretary-General's remarks at launch of United Nations Development Assistance Framework [as delivered]
- New York, 15 August 2013 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General concerning the appeal by the UN country team in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)
- New York, 15 August 2013 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Mali [scroll down for French version]