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UN Security Council's Historic Visit to Syria and Lebanon

12/5/2025

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The United Nations Security Council delegation led by Samuel Žbogar of Slovenia will visit Syria and Lebanon, the first trip since the council's 1945 inception.
The visit starts December 4, 2025, aligning with the anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall and aims to express support and address Lebanon's fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah.
The Council will meet interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, recently removed from the Council's terrorist designation.

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The United Nations Security Council delegation led by Samuel Žbogar of Slovenia will visit Syria and Lebanon, the first trip since the council's 1945 inception.
The visit starts December 4, 2025, aligning with the anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall and aims to express support and address Lebanon's fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah.
The Council will meet interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, recently removed from the Council's terrorist designation.