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As tensions persist in south Lebanon, UNIFIL Deputy Spokesperson warns of the risks posed by ongoing violations of Resolution 1701. Deputy Head of mission shares insights from the meeting with the Lebanese President, and Head of LAF CIMIC, highlights growing LAF-UNIFL cooperation.
This episode highlights UNIFIL’s humanitarian support since the September 2024 escalation, with details from Civil Affairs Officer, Maud Ropars. It also features recent medical, educational, and cultural activities by peacekeepers across south Lebanon.
UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti explains the difference between UNIFIL’s role and the Implementation Mechanism established after the cessation of hostilities, addresses Israeli violations of Resolution 1701, and discusses UNIFIL’s support for the Lebanese Army in their redeployment.
In “News from UNIFIL #12”, UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti reaffirms the mission’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces in their redeployment and ensuring south Lebanon is free of unauthorized weapons. The episode highlights UNIFIL’s recent efforts, including clearing roadblocks, assisting displaced civilians, and other humanitarian support.
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<p>UNIFIL Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Jean-Pierre Fagué says he is very proud of the work of UNIFIL peacekeepers in the Beirut Port and surrounding areas, carried out within a special and temporary deployment. He was speaking with UNIFIL Radio at the peak of their mission in support of Lebanese efforts in the wake of the tragic 4 August explosions that lasted from 27 September to 23 October 2020. They removed debris in the port and cleared streets and protected some historical sites in the downtown. Their deployment, as Gen. Fagué stressed out, is a demonstration of solidarity with Lebanon and its people in the aftermath of the devastating explosions.</p>
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<p>Summing up a search and rescue operation carried out on 14 September 2020, UNIFIL Maritime Task Force Commander, Rear Admiral Sergio Salgueirinho, says that in total the lives of 36 individuals were saved. Unfortunately, there was also another person who was not that lucky. It was a long day full of drama and self-sacrificing rescue efforts. It was not for the first time UNIFIL Maritime Task Force, deployed in 2006 at the request of the Lebanese Government, has been involved in such an operation.<br><b><i><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/rescue-at-sea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud.</a></i></b></p>
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<p>UNIFIL Ghanian Battalion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Atuluk Abbas, talks about monitoring the Blue Line or rather a part of it passing through the battalion’s area of responsibility. Despite the crisis triggered by the Coronavirus, Ghanaian peacekeepers conduct dozens of patrols daily in the southern extremes of Lebanon to maintain peace and calm in the region.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As the<b> </b>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said, the legendary strength of the Lebanese people now faces an additional test. Throughout its history, the city of Beirut has been destroyed and rebuilt seven times. While still mourning the dead and those still missing, Lebanese citizens are determined to rebuild their shattered homes and businesses with the hope of bringing their city back to its former glory and the UN, and UNIFIL as a part of the broader UN system, is committed in assisting them in every way possible. UNIFIL Radio has taken a closer look at the port to see how Peacekeepers are providing a firsthand assistance to the Lebanese authorities. </span></span></p>
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<p>Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest Nanbigne, the head of UNIFIL verification team dealing with the rotation during the COVID-19 crisis, says it was a formidable task to arrange the departure of thousands of peacekeepers who had completed their tour of duty in the south of Lebanon. And no less easy was the task of deploying thousands of new blue helmets in such a manner that would exclude the spread of the deadly virus. Nevertheless, this has been successfully achieved. How? You will know the answers in this episode of “Salam from the South”.<br><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/safe-rotations-eng"><small><b><i>Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud.</i></b></small></a></p>
<p>All along the Blue Line, almost daily, various activities take place – some of which can be misinterpreted by one or another party… The primary task of Liaison mechanism, established under the aegis of UNIFIL in December 2006, is to prevent and address any misunderstanding or a problem from escalating into a conflict between Lebanon and Israel. Liaison mechanism is not apparently visible but has proven to be extremely important for maintaining calm and stability along the Blue Line. This UNIFIL branch is also the only such entity of the Mission having permanent physical presence on both sides of the Blue Line. UNIFIL Radio has taken a closer look at how the Liaison mechanism works.</p>
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