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As a main part of its Civil-Military Coordination activities, UNIFIL in its endeavor towards fostering good relations with the local populace invests in various projects, ranging from infrastructure repair works to free…

Following the serious incident of last night in which an IDF soldier on the Israeli side of the Blue Line was killed by fire from a Lebanese soldier, UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra convened and chaired an…

"TAE-KWON-DO" echoes loudly and in unison throughout the training hall of the taekwondo class organized once per week by UNIFIL's Korean battalion in the southern town of Abbasiyeh, spurring the indomitable spirit into the…

An exhibition of traditional Lebanese food and handicraft was held at UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura on Thursday, 5 December. Sixteen local cooperatives and associations, that are mostly woman-owned, exhibited diverse…

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)…

Lebanon and Italy are linked by an old friendship, which finds its roots in their common Mediterranean heritage and thousands of years of trade, as well as cultural and human interaction. In addition to similar geography…

Lebanese singer and composer Mr. Assi El Hellani today joined UNIFIL at celebrations to mark Lebanon's 70th independence anniversary, at the UNFIL headquarters in Naqoura. Mr. El Hellani, who is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador…

On the 70th anniversary of Lebanon's independence, UNIFIL congratulates the government and people of Lebanon and joins in observing together the freedom and sovereignty of our host nation. At the national ceremony held in…

Music, smiles, joy, and ever so lively was UNIFIL's celebration of the Universal Children's Day held at Ebil El Saqi's public school on Monday 18 November. "Stop Violence Against Children" was the theme of this year's…

In Lebanon, the rainy season brings many benefits, amongst them is hope and the prospect of a good harvest for the farmers. However, flooding is a recurring problem for local communities and heavy machinery is required to…

Twenty six students and staff of Naqoura's Public Intermediate School along with two members of the Naqoura Municipality visited UNIFIL's Maritime Task Force (MTF) Flag Ship in Beirut port on 14 October 2013. The visit was…

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today celebrated the 68th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura, attended by representatives from the Lebanese…