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(15 May 2011, statement from UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas) "In view of the serious turn of events near Maroun al Ras today that has led to tragic loss of lives, I am personally in contact with…

(11 May 2011, UNIFIL press statement on today's Tripartite Meeting) The Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting…

(03 June 2011, comments by UNIFIL Spokesperson Neeraj Singh on possible 05 June protests) "At this time we have no official confirmation about such a demonstration in our area of operations. Moreover, any questions on…

(29 May 2011, Comments by UNIFIL Spokesperson Neeraj Singh on attack that injured six peacekeepers) Asked whether UNIFIL sees a political message in the explosive attack that injured six Italian peacekeepers on Friday 27 May…

27 May 2011 - Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today commemorated the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, remembering colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty…

12 May 2011 - Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) delivered 106 vehicles and related spare parts to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at a ceremony today at UNIFIL's Headquarters in Naqoura…

14 April 2011 - In response to reports on Israeli tanks crossing the Technical Fence near the village of El Adeisseh in south Lebanon, UNIFIL Spokesperson Neeraj Singh said: "At around 08:00 hours this morning UNIFIL was…

On Thursday, 14 April 2011, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) carried out a combined live firing exercise. The exercise was conducted by the UNIFIL Force Commander…

11 April 2011 - Payment of rent for land allocated for use by UNIFIL is the responsibility of the Lebanese government, UNIFIL Spokesperson Neeraj Singh said Monday (April 11, 2011), following protests by some land owners over…

Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked today the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. At a ceremony at UNIFIL Sector West headquarters in Shama, Force…

"The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is a timely reminder that clearing land of explosive remnants of war saves lives and protects livelihoods. Mine clearance prevents an indiscriminate…

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today delivered 54 sets of computers and accessories to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at a ceremony held at UNIFIL's Headquarters in Naqoura. Addressing the ceremony…