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UNSC calls for disarming Hezbollah, solution to Israel-Lebanon conflict
The U.N. Security Council called for the disarming of Hezbollah and all other militias in Lebanon and greater progress toward a permanent ceasefire and long-term solution to the conflict between Lebanon and Israel.A statement adopted by  consensus Tuesday by the 15-member council reiterates its commitment "to the full implementation of all provisions of Resolution 1701" which ended the 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah in August 2006.That resolution reiterates a call for the disarming of all militias and bans arms transfers to them. It calls on the government to secure its borders and entry points "to prevent the entry into Lebanon without its consent of arms or related materiel." It also calls for Israel and Lebanon to support a permanent ceasefire and long-term solution based on full respect for the U.N.-drawn Blue Line along their border, security arrangements to prevent the resumption of hostilities, and the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon so "there will be no weapons or authority in Lebanon other than that of the Lebanese state." The statement took note of the progress and concerns expressed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his latest report on implementation of the resolution "and emphasizes the need for greater progress on all the key issues required for a permanent ceasefire and long-term solution." Posted by: Fred 2008-04-17 |
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