UN offers support to Lebanon's new leadership, emphasizes importance of rule of law Related news

Gabriel Negreanu

ISTANBUL United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Thursday highlighted a cautiously optimistic outlook for Lebanon despite the country's ongoing crises, calling for comprehensive reforms, accountability, and respect for human rights. “Despite the immense challenges, I feel there is hope for what lies ahead,” Turk, who is on a visit to Beirut, said in a statement. His visit comes as Lebanon emerges from a two-year political deadlock, with the election of a new president