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UNIFIL marks UN Peacekeepers’ Day, affirming the importance of peace in south Lebanon and celebrating the power of youth

UNIFIL marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at the mission’s headquarters today.

31 May 2021

It’s time to talk about the Blue Line: Constructive re-engagement is key to stability

The Blue Line, stretching for 120km along Lebanon’s southern frontier, is a key to peace in the region.

05 Mar 2021

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UNIFIL and LAF troops carry out live-fire drill

A five-day live fire exercise between UNIFIL peacekeepers and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel concluded today in an open field south of UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura.

11 Jun 2021

UNIFIL environmental award goes to Nepalese Battalion

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today handed over the mission’s annual environmental awards to three military units for implementing environment-friendly initiatives in their bases and host communities.

10 Jun 2021

UNIFIL-supported Red Cross building opens in Shab’a village

A UNIFIL-supported Red Cross building in the south-eastern Lebanese village of Shab’a opened last week. The new facility will cater to the humanitarian and medical needs of the local population.

09 Jun 2021