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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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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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<p class="pf0" style="text-align:start">UNIFIL is in south Lebanon upon the request of the Lebanese Government and has been working to maintain relative stability and security along the Blue Line and throughout its area of operations since 2006. However, over these 16-plus years, the mission has also actively been helping and supporting the local communities amongst whom they live and work. Recently, as part of this ongoing support to communities, UNIFIL implemented two projects hand in hand with stakeholders in the Hasbaya and Marjayoun districts. The projects aim to improve people’s livelihood, especially amid the stifling economic and social crisis afflicting the country.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><span style="line-height:105%"><span style="color:#333333">The farmers in Meiss Al Jabal village in south Lebanon received 10 plots of land cleared of the deadly threat of mines and other explosive ordinances after two years of humanitarian demining works done in the village. This came as a result of joint efforts by the UN Mine Action Service, UNIFIL deminers, and the Lebanon Mine Action Center. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:start; margin-bottom:11px">What many people may not realize is that alongside the roughly 10,000 peacekeeping troops currently serving with UNIFIL, there are also about 800 civilian staff that work hard to keep the peacekeeping mission going. In our previous Radio episode, we talked about the Lebanese civilian staff members working in UNIFIL. Today, we will introduce you to the international civilian staff members serving with their Lebanese colleagues to support the mission. Three of the international staff we will talk to today will share with us a little bit of their journey with the United Nations around the world and with UNIFIL, serving for peace in south Lebanon.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt">Since the mission arrived in south Lebanon in 1978, hundreds<b> </b>of thousands of UN peacekeepers have served with UNIFIL, including the roughly 10,000 peacekeeping troops currently present. What people may not realize is that UNIFIL also has civilian staff members that work to support the mission and its complex operations. There are currently about 800 civilian peacekeepers working in UNIFIL, most of whom are Lebanese. In our episode today we will introduce you to three of UNIFIL’s Lebanese civilian peacekeepers. They will share with us their experience and insights into serving for peace in their own home country.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">“Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Scene” training was organized in in UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura. The training course brought together members of the Internal Security Forces Investigative Unit and UNIFIL Carabinieri or Italian military police operating within UNIFIL. This training offered a good platform to exchange expertise between peacekeepers and ISF personnel.</span></span></span></p>
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<p>UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro says, “The 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeeping operations is an occasion to pay tribute to all the peacekeepers, women and men, who over the past 75 years have served for peace throughout the world”.</p>
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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…
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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…
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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…