Disarming All Armed Groups in Lebanon to be Achieved through Political Process
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his eleventh report on the implementation of Resolution 1701 that disarming the weapons of all armed groups in Lebanon has to be implemented through a political process led by the Lebanese State.
Ban said that the presence of armed groups in Lebanon represents a threat for the state”s ability to enjoy its complete sovereignty and control over its land.
The U.N. Secretary-General condemned "all the violations of Resolution 1701" from both Lebanese and Israeli sides. He urged both parties to practice ultimate self restraint in addition to respecting the blue line and halting all hostile acts.
Ban expressed his deep concerns regarding the rockets launched from Lebanon on September 11 and October 27 being the fourth and fifth such attacks on Israel from the Lebanese territories.
He also expressed his concerns regarding the arms and ammunitions caches discovered in Kherbet Selem reportedly related to Hizbullah.
Ban urged the need to achieve progress in border demarcation between Lebanon and Syria in Shebaa Farms area. He vowed to continue his diplomatic efforts aiming to solve the Shebaa Farms issue.
The U.N. Secretary-General urged Israel to immediately halt its air violations to Lebanese airspace, he also expressed his concerns about the Ghajar village part still under occupation by Israel.
Ban called on the United Nations to improve the living in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon since it was a factor that maintains stability.
On the other hand, Ban expressed his regret for not forming a new government in Lebanon after more than 4 months from the June 7 elections. He said he was hopeful that the negotiations led by PM-designate Saad Hariri may reach a new cabinet soon.