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290 - Salam from the South – Lebanese Army and UNIFIL Team Up to Support People of the South

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…

289 - Salam from the South – Kandice Ardiel Comments on Mandate Renewal

On 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…

288 - Salam from the South – Sewing and Embroidery Machines to Imam Sader Foundation

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…

287 - Salam from the South – Joint Training on Unexploded Ordnances

Since the onset of exchanges of fire along the Blue Line on October 8 th 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…

286 - Salam from the South – Question Time with Andrea Tenenti

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. Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud

285 - Salam from the South – UNIFIL Support to Tyre Water Bureau

In the wake 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…

284 - Salam from the South – UNIFIL Medical Support to Local Community

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. Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud

283 - Salam from the South – Question Time with Andrea Tenenti

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. Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud

282 - Salam from the South – Question Time with Hervé Lecoq on 1701 - Part 3

In this 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. Here is the link to full…

281 - Salam from the South – Question Time with Hervé Lecoq on 1701 - Part 2

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. Here is the link to full story in…

280 - Salam from the South – Question Time with Hervé Lecoq on 1701- Part 1

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 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 has come under the spotlight . UNIFIL’s Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Hervé Lecoq, will shed light on the resolution, the mission’s tasks, and the challenges…

279 - Salam from the South – Question Time with Kandice Ardiel

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. Here is the link to full story in SoundCloud

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More than six months have passed since the exchanges of fire along the Blue Line began. Since then, the lives of thousands of people have changed drastically. The south has witnessed destruction, deaths, injuries, and large-scale dislocation of the population. And people already facing challenges because of the economic crisis continue to suffer. UNIFIL Chief of Staff Brigadier General Cedric du Gardin has seen the immense transformation in south Lebanon after 17 years of unprecedented calm and stability, as this is the fifth time that he has served with UNIFIL.

In this episode, we will sit down with UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti to bring you the latest updates about recent developments in south Lebanon. He will give us insights into the latest incident involving peacekeepers from the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), UNIFIL’s continued patrolling activities amid the increase of tension along the Blue Line, as well as the relationship between UNIFIL peacekeepers and the people in south Lebanon since October 8th.

When the 2006 war ended and the Security Council enhanced UNIFIL’s mandate with resolution 1701, there was a clear need for a bridge between Lebanon and Israel, since they do not talk to each other directly. On 11 December of that year, in a Tripartite meeting, a Liaison and Coordination Arrangement was agreed by UNIFIL, the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces. Since then, UNIFIL has acted as a mediator between the two sides, and UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch became part of this mechanism. Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro, UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander, acts as an interlocutor himself and guides the mission’s overall liaison efforts.

Since its establishment in 1978, and then the enhancement of the mission after the 2006 war, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has enjoyed a very strong relationship with local communities in south Lebanon. In addition to their operational activities under UN Security Council Resolution 1701, UNIFIL peacekeepers have also been helping the local communities with different kinds of support, including development projects and donations. With the beginning of the exchanges of fire along the Blue Line on October 8th, this support became more urgent as people already facing challenges because of the economic crisis continue to suffer due to the current situation.

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Since the exchanges of fire began on October 8th, south Lebanon has gone through enormous transformation and challenges. The 17 years of unprecedented security and stability that the region had enjoyed since 2006 was violently interrupted. Destruction, deaths, injuries, and large-scale population relocation are the current reality. Despite all that, UNIFIL and its peacekeepers remain committed to their mission in pursuit of eventual peace, and to implementing their mandate under UN Security Council Resolution 1701. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. General Aroldo Lázaro, who has been working alongside his peacekeeping colleagues each day to prevent a devastating escalation, says the peacekeepers have been operating under difficult conditions since the exchanges of fire along the Blue Line began.

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Since the 8th of October, daily exchanges of fire across the Blue Line have drastically changed the situation in south Lebanon. Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro, Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL, the United Nations peacekeeping force in the south, has of course been following developments closely, as the mission works to de-escalate tensions and restore stability to the region. We were able to sit down with him recently to find out what has been happening, the challenges peacekeepers face, and the ways the mission has adapted to continue to implement its mandated tasks under Resolution 1701.

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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.

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The sounds of the explosions increase as we get closer to the Italian base in Al Mansouri one January morning. The firefights along the Blue Line have grown more intense. When the exchanges of fire are close like this, all UNIFIL personnel, military and civilian, must stay inside UN bases. So, the scheduled patrol by Italian peacekeepers this morning has to wait until the situation gets calmer. After two hours, the patrol gets the permission to start and we accompany them on a patrol in their area of operations, the southernmost area along the Lebanese coast.

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Since the exchanges of fire began along the Blue Line on October 8th, UNIFIL peacekeepers have been operating within very different conditions than before. But still, they are performing the mission’s operational activities under UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to restore stability along the Blue Line and prevent the outbreak of a wider and more devastating conflict. Patrolling is a critical part of these operational activities.

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On 11 December 2006, in a Tripartite meeting, a Liaison and Coordination Arrangement was agreed by UNIFIL, the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces. Lebanon and Israel don’t talk to each other directly, so UNIFIL acts as a mediator. Since October 8th, this mechanism became central to the mission’s work. The two conflicting parties have been communicating with UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander, Lt. General Aroldo Lazaro, and the Liaison Branch, to deliver messages to each other. Some of these messages have been of paramount importance, not only to deescalate tensions but also to prevent misunderstandings which could have led to much wider conflict.

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13 Jun 2022

236 - Salam from the South – Peacekeepers Day (in English) | 13 June 2022

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Aroldo Lazaro paid tribute to the bravery and commitment of those served and serving peace at the ceremony held at the Naqoura headquarters on occasion of the…

30 May 2022

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27 May 2022

235 - Salam from the South – Together we can do more (in English) | 27 May 2022

UNIFIL supports the community and Lebanese governmental institutions, especially during the unprecedented economic crisis the country is facing. Recently, the Lebanese Civil Defense regional training center for the Nabatieh…

17 May 2022

234 - Salam from the South – Cambodians in the Minefield (in English) | 16 May 2022

Past military conflicts have left south Lebanon with many unexploded mines, bombs, and other ordinances. Lands around Meis El Jabal village close to the Blue Line were especially heavily affected. The situation has been…

19 Apr 2022

233- Salam from the South - Harnessing Solar Energy (in English) | 19 April 2022

The demand for solar power projects has increased rapidly in the last two years due to the economic crisis in Lebanon. Recently, UNIFIL’s Finnish contingent in cooperation with the municipality of Bani Hayan village…

4 Apr 2022

232- Salam from the South - Irish Veteran (in English) | 04 April 2022

Sergeant Major Stan Hurley from UNIFIL’s Irish contingent first came to Lebanon in 1983. Since then, he has served as a peacekeeper in many other places, but over the years he kept returning to Lebanon. This current and final…

21 Mar 2022

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21 Mar 2022

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14 Mar 2022

231- Salam from the South - Blida Project (in English) | 14 March 2022

UNIFIL’s Nepalese peacekeepers, in cooperation with the local authorities, funded a major agricultural and public garden project in the village of Blida. The project, built in an open field close to the Blue Line, comprises…

7 Mar 2022

230- Salam from the South - Women In Blue Helmets (in English) | 07 March 2022

Women have made enormous contributions in peacekeeping. Among UNIFIL’s 10,000 soldiers there are many women in uniform leading patrols, working with local communities, removing landmines, and providing medical care, among…

28 Feb 2022

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