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UN official urges renewed push for accountability on sixth anniversary of Beirut port blast
Summary
Marking six years since the Beirut port explosion, the UN’s acting special coordinator for Lebanon called for steps to speed judicial proceedings and structural reforms to safeguard judicial independence.
Farhan noted the sixth anniversary of the Beirut port explosion and relayed remarks from Jean Arnaud, described in the briefing as the officer in charge of the office of the UN special coordinator for Lebanon, who "expressed his unwavering solidarity with all those affected and paid tribute to their relentless pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability."
Farhan said Arnaud called on all relevant actors to take necessary steps to facilitate swift progress in the case and emphasized the importance of structural reforms to strengthen judicial independence as part of Lebanon’s reform agenda. Farhan added the UN can offer advice as needed but is not the Lebanese judicial authority.
The briefing did not announce any new UN investigative mandate; Farhan said the UN will continue to press for accountability and to offer support to survivors and families.
