UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
Handover of cleared minefields in Maroun al-Ras to the LAF
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Handover of cleared minefields in Maroun al-Ras to the LAF

Two minefields in Maroun al-Ras, in south Lebanon, recently cleared by UNIFIL’s Chinese Multirole Engineering Unit (CHINMEU), were officially handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) on 4 February 2026. This symbolic transfer brings local communities closer to safer land. Covering more than 4,850 square metres, the areas were cleared over several months in close coordination with the LAF and with technical support and quality assurance from…

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Monitoring violations of resolution 1701, supporting the restoration of state authority, and helping ensure humanitarian access

Originally, UNIFIL was created by the Security Council in March 1978 to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, restore international peace and security and assist the Lebanese Government in restoring its effective authority in the area. The mandate had to be adjusted twice, due to the developments in 1982 and 2000.

Following the July/August 2006 crisis, the Council enhanced UNIFIL and decided that in addition to the original mandate, it would, among other things, monitor the cessation of hostilities; accompany and support the Lebanese armed forces as they deploy throughout the south of Lebanon; and extend its assistance to help ensure humanitarian access to civilian populations and the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons.

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United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon. It was established by the Security Council in 1978 with Resolutions 425 and 426. In 2006, the Security Council strengthened UNIFIL’s mandate to monitor the cessation of hostilities, among other tasks.