Bellemare Appoints New Spokesperson

Special Tribunal for Lebanon Prosecutor Daniel Bellemare has appointed Sophie Boutaud de la Combe as his Spokesperson and Senior Public Information Officer, his office announced Tuesday.

"Her arrival coincides with the beginning of a new phase in my Office's work following the filing of the indictment. I am confident that Ms. Sophie Boutaud de la Combe's in-depth communication and public information experience will be a strong asset to my Office and will complement my senior team", said Bellemare in a statement.

De la Combe, a French national, "has extensive experience in the world of public information. Before joining the Tribunal, she held the position of Deputy Chief of Communication in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)," the statement added.

She also served as Spokesperson for the Mission since April 2006, and previously as Advocacy and Outreach Officer for two years. In addition, the new spokeswoman has held various posts as a communications specialist in the public and private sectors.