Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

Media ID: 55379044
Caption:

A Lebanese soldier sits on a tank at one of the frontline hills overlooking areas controlled by extremists at the edge of Arsal, on the Syrian border, in northeast Lebanon. (AP file photo)

Relatives of Slain Lebanese Servicemen Push for Judicial Council Probe

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 21, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- The families of Lebanese soldiers killed in clashes and attacks carried out by extremist groups in eastern Lebanon since 2012 have threatened to take escalatory measures. The relatives of the servicemen, who have died mainly in the northeastern border towns of...

Media ID: 55379874
Caption:

Lebanese President Michel Aoun meet with UN Special Coordinator to Lebanon Sigrid Kaag. Dalati and Nohra photo

Aoun: Lebanon is Committed to Implementation of Resolution 1701

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 29, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- Lebanese President Michel Aoun has informed UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag that the country was fully committed to the implementation of UN Resolution 1701. “We know the potential consequences of not abiding by this resolution [1701],” a...

Media ID: 55378112
Caption:

United Nations Special Coordinator Sigrid Kaag and Deputy Special Coordinator Philippe Lazzarini meet the press- PHOTO: UNSCOL

UN: Return of Refugees to Syria Should Be Marked with Safety, Dignity

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 6, 2017 | Middle East

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag reiterated on Wednesday the UN position that any return of refugees to the country of origin be voluntary and be done in conditions of safety and dignity. Kaag said: “This is a central principle of...

Media ID: 55349600
Caption:

Sigrid Kaag, Reuters

Sigrid Kaag to Asharq Al-Awsat: Words on Hezbollah’s Armament Raise Concerns

by Thaer Abbas | Apr 14, 2016 | Interviews

ASHARQ AL-AWSAT: The visit of SG Ban Ki-moon to Lebanon stirred political reviews, particularly concerning the issue of Syrian refugee resettlement. Are there any plans on ground for this? SCL SIGRID KAAG: No, none whatsoever. It is always surprising how this came...