United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Sigrid Kaag strongly condemned the four suicide bombings that took place at dawn this morning in the north-eastern Lebanese border town of El-Qaa, and which killed five civilians and injured several others.
The Special Coordinator expressed her profound condolences to the families of the victims and wished a quick recovery to the injured. She noted that terrorist acts, anywhere in the world, constitute one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
Commending the courage and commitment of the Lebanese Armed Forces and security forces, the Special Coordinator called for sustained international support to enhance their capacity in the face of security challenges, including the terrorist threat, in Lebanon and along its borders. The Special Coordinator stressed the need for those responsible for terrorist acts to be brought to justice, and reiterated that the international community continues to stand by Lebanon.
The Special Coordinator is expected to brief the UN Security Council on 7 July in New York.