UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
UNIFIL remains a critical stabilizing factor in south Lebanon
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UNIFIL remains a critical stabilizing factor in south Lebanon

As UNIFIL approaches end of its mandate, the continued relevance and importance of the essential tasks its peacekeepers have been performing in support of the people and security entities in south Lebanon stand out. UNIFIL peacekeepers impartially monitor and report developments on the ground while working around the clock through established liaison channels to prevent escalation and facilitate deconfliction. Over the past years, peacekeepers…

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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.