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UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations: Peacekeepers in Lebanon Are Holding a (Blue) Line for Peace | Opinion

This article was first published by Newsweek------------------------------------------------------------------------

22 Aug 2025
Two UNIFIL positions along Blue Line cleared of unexploded ordnances

UNIFIL deminers recently completed clearance of unexploded ordnances at two UNIFIL positions along the Blue Line in Sector West.

01 Jul 2025

Major Kamara (left) and Major Seppo observe a disputed section of land along the Blue Line that was recently bulldozed by the Israel Defense Forces. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNIFIL)

Evolving role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch

The role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch grew steadily and significantly as the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line intensified since October 2023.

23 May 2025
UNIFIL observation post, damaged during conflict, is operational again

The UN flag was raised once again yesterday at a UNIFIL observation post along the Blue Line in Labbouneh. The post, which was damaged during the recent conflict, underwent major repairs recently.

01 Aug 2025
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UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations: Peacekeepers in Lebanon Are Holding a (Blue) Line for Peace | Opinion

This article was first published by Newsweek------------------------------------------------------------------------

22 Aug 2025
Building capacity at sea: UNIFIL and LAF step up training exercises

As part of UNIFIL’s endeavours to build and enhance capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the mission’s naval peacekeepers have intensified in recent months training activities with the Lebanese Navy and the Air Force. 

22 Aug 2025
UNIFIL observation post, damaged during conflict, is operational again

The UN flag was raised once again yesterday at a UNIFIL observation post along the Blue Line in Labbouneh. The post, which was damaged during the recent conflict, underwent major repairs recently.

01 Aug 2025
UNIFIL statement on the conviction and sentencing in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney (29 July 2025)

Late last night, Lebanon’s Permanent Military Court found guilty six of the individuals charged in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney in Al-Aqbieh in December 2022. One individual was acquitted.

29 Jul 2025
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