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The work of Peacekeepers is not an easy ride, but do we know what happens during their daily regular activities? A short video series showcasing the daily activities of UNIFIL Peacekeepers highlighting their diversity…

UNIFIL honoured the contribution of partners in communities, civil society, religious institutions, troop-contributing countries, and others, as the mission marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. As 29…

Long arrays of blue barrels dotted along the Blue Line – against the backdrop of beautiful natural landscape – seem picturesque. More than that, these UNIFIL-installed concrete structures serve a more virtuous purpose…

UNIFIL today marked the 44th anniversary of the UN mission’s establishment with its head and Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lázaro, calling on the parties to make “meaningful steps” towards a sustainable peace…

Throughout the month of February, UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea (ROK) supported Lebanese security institutions operating in south Lebanon as well as five city councils and an education institution with items…

UNIFIL peacekeepers marked this year’s International Women’s Day (8 March) by organizing and participating in a wide range of activities with and for the benefit of local women in south Lebanon this week. The activities…

The municipal building of El Mari in south-eastern Lebanon has been powered with solar energy with support of UNIFIL. Last week, UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers handed over the completed electric solar project to the Mayor of El…

Two UNIFIL contingents, from the Republic of Korea and Ireland, conducted rigorous training exercises with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in south-western Lebanon last week. The aim was to enhance capabilities of the LAF…

UNIFIL held a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura today to officially transfer authority from outgoing Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy to Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of…

UNIFIL Sector East units from China, India, Nepal and Spain extended a wide range of support to local communities in the health, education and sports sectors recently in various south-eastern villages. While Chinese and…

Opening the exhibition of more than 60 photographs, including some historic maps, Major General Del Col said these photographs tell the story of the long journey UNIFIL and Lebanese populations have made together in the last…