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UN offers assistance for Los Angeles wildfires; briefing also covered Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Libya, DPRK, Ukraine and UN budget dues

2095883 · January 9, 2025
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The United Nations spokesperson said the secretary-general expressed shock and sadness at the widespread devastation caused by wildfires in Los Angeles, extended condolences to families of the dead and offered UN assistance to the United States if needed.

The United Nations spokesperson said the secretary-general expressed shock and sadness at the widespread devastation caused by wildfires in Los Angeles, extended condolences to families of the dead and offered UN assistance to the United States if needed.

The briefing noted other developments: the secretary-general congratulated Joseph Aoun on taking office as president of the Republic of Lebanon and urged swift formation of a new government to address Lebanon’s political impasse, according to remarks reported by the spokesperson. The briefing described this as “a critical step towards overcoming Lebanon’s political and institutional impasse.”

On Syria, the spokesperson…

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