Layout option 1: Grid display, horizontal block, links to media item
In three different incidents in May 2021, rockets were launched from Lebanese territory towards Israel, threatening the relative calm and stability that the area has enjoyed since 2006. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Stefano Del Col describes what happened, and how UNIFIL’s liaison and coordination mechanisms helped ensure the incidents did not escalate into conflict. Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud
There are about 120,000 peacekeepers deployed in conflict zones worldwide. Almost 10 percent of them are in south Lebanon. With their dedication and determination, they are building a peaceful environment in the area. Although permanent and stable peace is yet to be achieved, there is relative calm – South of Lebanon has been enjoying the longest period of it in its modern history. In this episode, we would like to introduce to you two young…
Liaison Branch is part of UNIFIL Liaison and Coordination Mechanism. Its Officers act as the custodians of the Blue Line and as a bridge between the two parties. With officers from 19 different countries, the Liaison Branch creates an independent and impartial mechanism to coordinate between the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces, to ensure that the parts of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 related to military and…
Continuing UNIFIL’s efforts in helping and ensuring the full and effective participation of women in society, Sector East Civil Affairs office conducted a 15-day training for 24 female participants. The aim was to teach local women the basic principles of gardening, grafting, harvesting, and taking care of their own background gardens, to become future potential agricultural producers in their home towns. Here is the link to full story in…
Radar, used to detect and track ships at sea, is an important security tool for countries with extensive maritime borders, like Lebanon.
Commander Thorsten Diekmann, a senior officer in UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force, says that Lebanese coastal radar will soon be able to see further and survey the country’s territorial waters better, thanks to an agreement between Germany and Lebanon. UNIFIL has an important part to play in the project, through training of Lebanese radar operators.
April 4 of every year is International Mine Awareness Day. Since 2006, UNIFIL has cleared around 4,700,000 square metres of land in south Lebanon and destroyed 43,500 mines, bombs, and unexploded ordnances. This painstaking but necessary work is currently carried out by UNIFIL’s Chinese and Cambodian contingents. Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud .
One of UNIFIL’s priorities is helping to ensure the full, effective, and meaningful participation of women in society. Recently, UNIFIL helped refurbish a vocational training room in Tyre, south Lebanon, where women learn skills in hair dressing and make-up that they can use to earn income. This project aims to give women more independence and a greater voice in their communities. Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud .
After almost a decade-long service with UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force, assisting Lebanese Navy in securing the country’s vast territorial waters, Brazilian peacekeepers have concluded their mission in Lebanon. The Brazilian MTF flagship, Frigate BRS Independência left Beirut Harbour on 02 December 2020. UNIFIL radio interviewed the outgoing MTF commander, Rear Admiral Sérgio Salgueirinho, who handed over the command to Rear Admiral Axel Schulz of Germany on 15 January 2021.
The head of UNIFIL Civil Affairs, Albagir Adam, says the Mission’s activities aiming at supporting local communities have become even more important in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. To this end, Mr. Adam adds that $165,000, which is about one third of the UNIFIL fund allocated for various humanitarian projects in 2020, have been spent in community projects dealing with the pandemic. On top of this, many national contingents have…
Layout option 2: Grid display, default layout (no option to show title)
<p style="text-align:start">Amid the ongoing exchanges of fire across the Blue Line, cooperation and coordination between UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces deployed in south Lebanon are more critical than ever for the effective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The events following October 8th, 2023, motivated greater cooperation on Civil Military Coordination or “CIMIC” activities between the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL. LAF and UNIFIL decided to work together on certain projects that would support and benefit the people of the south, especially those who remained in their villages close to the Blue Line.</p>
<p style="text-align:start"><em><strong><a href="https://on.soundcloud.com/fFaCvzfc9LrpF7AQ7">Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud </a></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">On<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"> </span>August 28, 2024, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2749, extending the peacekeeping mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another year. As daily exchanges of fire are having devastating effects on civilians on both sides of the Blue Line, the Security Council strongly urged all relevant actors to implement immediate measures towards de-escalation. In this episode of “Salam from the South”, we will get a better understanding of what the resolution means from UNIFIL Deputy Spokesperson Kandice Ardiel and how the mission is adapting its operational activities in the face of the rising tensions.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><meta charset="UTF-8"></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><meta charset="UTF-8"><a href="https://on.soundcloud.com/wrz1UtnPPYqp1Gn76"><em><strong>Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud</strong></em><b> </b></a></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:1.2">Since the adoption of Resolution 1701, UNIFIL has implemented many projects aimed at empowering women and building their capacities so they can be strong and effective voices in their communities. With the ongoing exchanges of fire along the Blue Line now entering their eleventh month, initiatives like these are more crucial than ever, especially for women who have been displaced from their home villages. Recently, UNIFIL outfitted the sewing and embroidery vocational training room at the Imam Sadr Foundation with necessary machines and equipment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><a href="https://on.soundcloud.com/jM5wwZ68sbX6odnD7"><em><strong>Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud</strong></em><b> </b></a></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:1.2">Since the onset of exchanges of fire along the Blue Line on October 8<sup>th</sup> of last year, the situation in south Lebanon has undergone drastic changes: widespread destruction, deaths, injuries, and large-scale displacement of the population. Adding to these transformations is the imminent threat posed by unexploded shells, mortars, rockets, and other types of bombs scattered across south Lebanon due to the ongoing violence, which has persisted for more than ten months.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><a href="https://on.soundcloud.com/3GgznENDchjTxK2Z7"><em><strong>Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud</strong></em><b> </b></a></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:1.2">UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti regularly joins us on “Salam from the South” to shed light on the latest developments in south Lebanon, where tensions have risen in recent weeks. He will also discuss UNIFIL’s ongoing efforts to de-escalate the ongoing crisis.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/question-time-with-tenenti-20-august… is the link to full story in SoundCloud</strong></em><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:1.2">In the wake<b> </b>of the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line early October last year, UNIFIL has been supporting – within its means and capacity – local communities in south Lebanon with their urgent needs. The mission and its peacekeepers have been actively assisting local communities with medical, dental, veterinary, and educational support, among other assistance, while ensuring humanitarian access to the most affected. With nearly 100,000 people living close to the Blue Line displaced, the city of Tyre has been hosting thousands of the displaced, putting an additional strain, in particular, on its water distribution system.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><em><strong><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/unifil-support-to-tyre-water-bureau?… is the link to full story in SoundCloud</a></strong></em></p>
<p>As the exchanges of fire affecting south Lebanon run into the tenth month forcing thousands to flee to safer areas, UNIFIL peacekeepers have been helping the displaced people as well as those remaining in their villages with their most pressing needs. Medical treatment and donations have been at the center of UNIFIL assistance to the local population.</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="https://on.soundcloud.com/VDwz6tgTSK8pvR65A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud</a></strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align:start">In this episode, UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti sits down with “Salam from the South” to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in south Lebanon and what the mission is doing to address the current challenges after more than 9 months since the exchanges of fire along the Blue Line started.</p>
<p style="text-align:start"><em><strong><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/question-time-with-andrea-tenenti-ju… is the link to full story in SoundCloud </a></strong></em></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In this<b> </b>episode of “Salam from the South”, UNIFIL’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Hervé Lecoq, continues discussion on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 amidst the ongoing crisis in southern Lebanon. Mr. Lecoq will update us on UNIFIL’s efforts to de-escalate the situation since 8 October last year and share his vision for the post-conflict scenario once the exchanges of fire along the Blue Line cease.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><em><strong><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/question-time-with-herve-lecoq-on-17… is the link to full story in SoundCloud</a></strong></em> </p>
<p style="text-align:start">In our last story, UNIFIL’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Hervé Lecoq, provided insights into United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, detailing the mission’s mandate and the challenges encountered since its adoption in 2006. Today, Mr. Lecoq updates us on the current status of Resolution 1701, discussing the impact of the recent exchanges of fire along the Blue Line on UNIFIL’s operations and activities.</p>
<p style="text-align:start"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/question-time-with-herve-lecoq?si=b7… is the link to full story in SoundCloud</strong></em> </a></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="color:#212121"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:1.2">United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 </span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:1.2">was adopted in 2006 following a devastating war, and for 17 years brought an unprecedented period of stability to south Lebanon. However, with almost daily exchanges of fire along the Blue Line, now running into the tenth month, the resolution </span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:1.2">has come under the spotlight</span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="line-height:1.2">. UNIFIL’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Hervé Lecoq, will shed light on the resolution, the mission’s tasks, and the challenges faced since its adoption.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start"><em><strong><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/question-time-with-herve-lecoq-on-17… is the link to full story in SoundCloud</a></strong></em> </p>
<p>In this episode, UNIFIL Deputy Spokesperson Kandice Ardiel sits down with Salam from the South to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in south Lebanon particularly with the heightened tensions the area has witnessed during the last month.</p>
<p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/unifilradio/question-time-with-kandice-ardiel-28…; rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong><i>Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud</i></strong></a></p>
Layout option 3: Grid display, Vertical card (no option to hide default image)
UNIFIL is striving to support the Lebanese Armed Forces, its strategic partner, through the unprecedented crises as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-economic situation. Recently, the medical facility…
Due to the unprecedented crisis represented by the compounded effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-economic crises experienced by Lebanon, UNIFIL extended a helping hand to the Lebanese Red Cross.
Tripartite meetings are very sensitive meetings, so discreet that no recordings are allowed to be made of them. They are the only forum where representatives of the two parties, Lebanon and Israel, who are technically at war…
Since the first United Nations naval peacekeeping force in history was deployed in 2006, UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force has been providing all possible support to the Lebanese Navy not only in monitoring the Lebanese…
According to UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major-General Stefano Del Col, each young peacekeeper makes a crucial contribution to international peace and security. Each young peacekeeper brings energy and hope to…
Recently UNIFIL handed over one of its positions, near the village of At Tiri, to the Lebanese Armed Forces. This will help support LAF in its deployment in the south, which is crucial to maintaining peace and stability in…