French diplomat Jean Arnault. (Credit: AFP)
French diplomat Jean Arnault will take over as acting head of the United Nations Special Coordinator’s Office for Lebanon on July 1, following the departure of diplomat Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert. The interim appointment of a seasoned negotiator reflects U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ intent to maintain a strong political presence in Lebanon at a time when the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 and regional stability remain fragile. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced the decision during his daily briefing at U.N. headquarters. "Jean Arnault will travel to Lebanon in the coming days to serve as officer-in-charge of the special coordinator’s office," Dujarric said, adding that Guterres expressed gratitude to Hennis-Plasschaert "for her commitment and the services rendered"...
French diplomat Jean Arnault will take over as acting head of the United Nations Special Coordinator’s Office for Lebanon on July 1, following the departure of diplomat Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert. The interim appointment of a seasoned negotiator reflects U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ intent to maintain a strong political presence in Lebanon at a time when the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 and regional stability remain fragile. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced the decision during his daily briefing at U.N. headquarters. "Jean Arnault will travel to Lebanon in the coming days to serve as officer-in-charge of the special coordinator’s office," Dujarric said, adding that Guterres expressed gratitude to Hennis-Plasschaert "for her commitment and the services...
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