Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

UN in Lebanon calls for disarming Hezbollah


(MENAFN) The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Bernell Cardel called on Lebanese leaders to form a "national unity government" that would "disarm all armed groups," including "Hizbullah."

She also hoped that the situation would be ready for the "big return" of Syrian refugees in a "safe, voluntary dignified manner" to their country, the Saudi Asharq al-Awsat reported on Wednesday.

In an interview to the daily, Cardel raised concerns about a "delayed Cabinet formation," hinting at "possible consequences as a result," and emphasized that Lebanon needs a "consensus government, a national unity government, ensuring that Lebanon can continue its important partnership with the international community."

On the international community's demands to disarm Hizbullah, Cardel underlined the latest report of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the implementation of UN resolution 1701.

"The disarmament of non-state armed groups is really important for the stability of Lebanon," said Cardel.

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