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UNIFIL today handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) a cleared minefield during a ceremony held near the Blue Line in Blida, southeastern Lebanon. This marks the first handover of a cleared minefield since last year’s…

On 27 November 2024, Lebanon woke up to a much-needed calm after more than two months of relentless hostilities that ravaged lives and communities – with south Lebanon being especially hit hard. With the Cessation of…

As part of UNIFIL’s ongoing support to south Lebanese communities affected by last year’s conflict, the UN mission has extended major assistance to the Agricultural Services Centre in At Tiri, aimed at boosting agricultural…

UNIFIL peacekeepers have recently intensified night patrols along the Blue Line, in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), building on the relative calm prevailing in the area. The bolstered UNIFIL presence…

At the request of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), UNIFIL peacekeepers joined LAF soldiers in providing security for farmers accessing land near the Blue Line to harvest this season’s olives. Throughout October, peacekeepers…

In south Lebanon, local markets are slowly coming back to life as communities rebuild after months of hardship. In Maarake village, UNIFIL’s Italian and Malaysian peacekeepers joined residents in their weekly market to…

UNIFIL peacekeepers have begun refurbishing Blue Line markers damaged during last year’s conflict, marking an important step toward restoring stability in south Lebanon. Since the refurbishment work on the ground started on…

Naqoura, home to UNIFIL’s headquarters, was heavily damaged during the recent conflict. Homes, shops, and schools were destroyed, and many families had to flee. But life is slowly returning. Naqoura Public School reopened for…

Stability in south Lebanon was deeply shaken by the intense hostilities of 2023–2024. Many people were displaced, homes and livelihoods were lost, and the impact remains visible today. While the situation has improved since…

Last month, Ghanaian peacekeepers, together with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), supported farmers in the villages of Rumaysh, Ayta Ash Shab, and Ramya during the harvest. Farming is the lifeline of these communities…

Nearly 450 people of southern Lebanon joined UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers in Sector East in a symbolic “Walk for Peace” initiative to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October. The event, which took place on 28…

UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launched last week a computer literacy campaign for women within their area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon, aiming to expand economic opportunities for the local community. The month…