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UN chief Ban Ki-moon yesterday appealed for an end to war and violence in Syria and the region, as he wrapped up a two-day visit to Lebanon. “The UN will spare no effort in seeking to put an end to the conflict in Syria and to reach a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East,” Ban told reporters at a news conference in Beirut.
“This is a critical time for the region. It is time to stop the violence and end injustice, to give people the opportunities they deserve to build a better life,” he added.
Lebanon is home to the highest percentage of refugees per capita in the world.
Nearly 1.2mn Syrians are now living in Lebanon, while more than 450,000 Palestinian refugees are also registered with the UN, though experts believe the number of Palestinians in the tiny country is actually lower.
Ban’s remarks came after meetings with Lebanese officials and a visit with World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim and Islamic Development Bank head Ahmad al-Madani to northern Lebanon.
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