Akkar, Lebanon
Monday, 19 October 2015
Today the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag visited the north Lebanon area of Akkar. She met with authorities in Halba to discuss political and socio-economic challenges and the impact of the Syria crisis.
The Special Coordinator met with Syrian refugee families in a tented site in Kweshra and visited a public school in Rama that offers classes to Lebanese and Syrian children. “Syrian refugees are facing incredibly difficult conditions far from their homes and their country,” the Special Coordinator said. “The generosity and support they receive from the residents of Akkar, who live in already difficult circumstances, has been impressive.” Ms. Kaag reaffirmed that the United Nations will continue to encourage greater assistance for both the Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese communities as a matter of urgency.
The Special Coordinator also visited the Lebanese Army base in Chadra. “The LAF is playing a crucial role in protecting Lebanon’s borders at a very challenging time,” she said, underscoring the need for continued international support to the Lebanese Army.
