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He was only seven years old and was playing in the field when he saw a ball and rushed to get it. That was in 1988, in Borghliyeh Village, in the middle of the war in South Lebanon. But the cluster bomb in disguise detonated…

"We must use water wisely because water is important for us in order to live", this is what Molhem, a 7 years old student said explaining what he had learned on World Water Day, which was observed internationally on 22 March…

The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Paolo Serra, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)…

As part of celebrations to mark the 36th anniversary of its peacekeeping presence in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL organized two concerts in a special performance titled "Music for Friendship". A donation of technical equipment to…

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today held a ceremony to mark 36 years of its presence in southern Lebanon. The ceremony, held at Mission Headquarters in Naqoura, was attended by representatives of…

A captivating stage performance was presented at Mosan center starring jubilant performers flickering like butterflies and performing flawlessly like professional choreographers, exuding confidence and happiness. The show…

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman, today paid a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) at Naqoura in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra welcomed the…

Italian Army Chief of Staff, General Claudio Graziano, on Monday 10 March visited UNIFIL Headquarters in Naquora, South Lebanon. He was met by UNIFIL Force Commander and Head of Mission, Major-General Paolo Serra and senior…

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra today called on the President of Lebanon Michel Sleiman and Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Beirut. He also visited former Prime Minister Najib Mikati…

"My heart is pounding like the rain today, because I had a very special year, both at the professional and personal level." This is how Rear Admiral Joese De Andrade Bandeira Leandro, the outgoing Brazilian Commander of…

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra together with United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly and UN Deputy Special Coordinator and UNDP Resident and Coordinator Ross Mountain…

UNIFIL today donated three vehicles, including an ambulance and motor vehicle spare parts to the General Directorate of the General Security. The donation is in line with the existing cooperation between UNIFIL and the…