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Volker Türk in Lebanon: Justice for war victims and UNIFIL withdrawal in focus
During a visit to Lebanon on July 26 and 27, 2026, Volker Türk discussed justice for victims of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. In an interview with Le Monde, the UN human rights chief addressed violations linked to the conflict, which ran from March to June 2026. He also voiced concern about UNIFIL’s withdrawal at the end of 2026. Türk said victims need opportunities to speak and to have their accounts acknowledged. The available information does not specify the violations, possible justice mechanisms or the terms of the withdrawal.