Cyberspace, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (20 June 2024) | United Nations

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Highlights:
-Cyberspace
-Lebanon
-OPT
-Central America and Mexico
-World Refugee Day
-Guests

CYBERSPACE
This morning, the Secretary-General spoke to Security Council members on the evolving threats in cyberspace.
He said that breakthroughs in digital technologies are happening at warp speed and revolutionizing economies and societies. The Secretary-General warned that while instant connectivity is bringing people together, it can also leave people, institutions and entire countries deeply vulnerable.
He said that malicious activity in cyberspace is on the rise by both State and non-state actors, and by outright criminals and that the misuse of digital technology is becoming more sophisticated and stealthy.
The Secretary-General underscored that there should be strong frameworks in line with international law, human rights and the UN Charter, and focused efforts by all States to prevent the extension and escalation of conflicts within, and through, cyberspace. He also encouraged Council members to integrate cyber-related considerations into their workstreams and resolutions.
His full remarks are online.

LEBANON
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, visited UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura today and met today with the Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro, and with UN peacekeepers deployed in south Lebanon.
She visited the Blue Line and said afterwards that it is crucial for all sides to stop the firing and for the parties to commit to sustainable solutions in line with Security Council Resolution 1701. There is no inevitability to conflict, she said.
The Special Coordinator and the Force Commander both reaffirmed that the parties can choose negotiations and peace and that the UN remains committed to engaging with all parties and international partners to restore peace, security, and stability in Lebanon, Israel, and the broader region at this crucial juncture.

Full Highlights:
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon...