The United Nations spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, confirmed the closure of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, which was tasked with holding accountable those responsible for the 2005 Beirut bombing in the heart of the city on February 14, 2005.
A statement attributed to the UN spokesperson, according to the UN Information Center, mentioned that the Secretary-General of the UN expressed his sympathy for the victims of the February 14, 2005 attack and related attacks and their families.
It’s worth noting that the Special Tribunal was established following United Nations Security Council Resolution 1757 in 2007 to prosecute those responsible for the bombing in downtown Beirut, which resulted in the death of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, among 22 others, and the injury of 226 more.
The tribunal’s jurisdiction was extended to include other attacks that were judicially determined to be “linked” to the February 14, 2005 attack.
The UN Secretary-General expressed deep appreciation for the dedication of the judges and staff of the Special Tribunal and their diligent work over the years, as well as the support provided by the governments of Lebanon and the Netherlands, the host state and donor countries, including those that participated in the Special Tribunal’s management committee.
