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On UNIFIL’s 44th Establishment Day, its new head calls on parties to make meaningful steps for sustainable peace

UNIFIL today marked the 44th anniversary of the UN mission’s establishment with its head and Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lázaro, calling on the parties to make “meaningful steps” towards a sustainable peace.

21 Mar 2022

UNIFIL peacekeepers on a foot patrol along the Blue Line

Lázaro calls for ‘constructive outcomes’ on contentious issues along the Blue Line

Chairing his first Tripartite meeting, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro expressed his hope to use the forum “to move beyond the delivery of statements to emphasise finding solutions.”

19 May 2022

UNIFIL statement on rocket and return fire on 25 April 2022

During the night of 24 to 25 April, UNIFIL detected a rocket being launched from south Lebanon toward Israel.

Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro was in immediate contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to urge restraint.

25 Apr 2022

Cambodian and Chinese peacekeepers refurbish blue barrels, ensuring better security

Long arrays of blue barrels dotted along the Blue Line – against the backdrop of beautiful natural landscape – seem picturesque.

23 Mar 2022

On UNIFIL’s 44th Establishment Day, its new head calls on parties to make meaningful steps for sustainable peace

UNIFIL today marked the 44th anniversary of the UN mission’s establishment with its head and Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lázaro, calling on the parties to make “meaningful steps” towards a sustainable peace.

21 Mar 2022

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