Leidschendam, 25 February 2021- The United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) extended the Special Tribunal for Lebanon's (STL) mandate from 1 March 2021 for a further period of two years, or until the completion of the cases before the STL, if sooner, or until the exhaustion of available funds, if sooner. The extension is in accordance with Security Council resolution 1757 (2007).
President Hrdličková had requested the two-year extension to allow the Tribunal to progressively draw down its activities and complete the judicial work before the different Chambers.
In his statement, the UN SG reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to support the STL in the fight against impunity for the crimes under its jurisdiction, in order to bring those responsible to justice.
"I am grateful for the international community's continued support towards the STL's work, which serves as a strong global message that terrorist crimes will not go unpunished. Together with my colleagues at the Tribunal, I remain highly committed to fulfilling the STL's mandate in a timely manner and render justice to the victims through fair and transparent proceedings'' said STL President Judge Ivana Hrdličková.
