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Naqoura, Lebanon – The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Paolo Serra, said that he will convene, on Wednesday 25 April, a special tripartite meeting…

One of the largest children's festivals in Southern Lebanon was held on 29 April at the Liberation Educational Complex in Sultaniyah village, Tibnin area. The annual festival, which is in its sixth year, is organised by the…

It was a friendly gathering to celebrate courage, determination, and to raise awareness in honor of mine victims. On Wednesday, 16 May UNIFIL Civil Affairs in collaboration with the Lebanese Welfare Association for the…

Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today held a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers that is observed every year on 29 May. At UNIFIL's headquarters…

Under the theme "Green Economy, Does it include you?" UNIFIL celebrated World Environment Day with the inauguration of a new solar energy system. Acting Force Commander Brigadier General Patrick Phelan speech Acting Force…

"Porcelain is the art of living", says Bahia Zayat, as she walks around the classroom, proudly showing off her students' work "Porcelain is the art of living", says Bahia Zayat, as she walks around the classroom, proudly…

Beirut, Lebanon - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra today called on President Michel Sleiman in Beirut. Major-General Serra briefed the President on the general situation in UNIFIL's area of…

UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra today called on Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Defence Minister Mr. Fayez Ghosn. Issues related to the implementation of UNIFIL's mandate under…

A young man stands on a ladder, drilling holes and fixing electrical cables in the roof, with what, at a glance, look like seasoned hands. A young man stands on a ladder, drilling holes and fixing electrical cables in the…

Top chef contestants cooked for around 200 UNIFIL peacekeepers, personnel and local Lebanese authorities in a new challenge from South Lebanon adding a different flavor to the renowned cooking show that airs on LBCI TV…

Even during Ramadan, the holy month when Muslims abstain from eating and drinking liquids from sunrise to sunset, UNIFIL's Muslim peacekeepers still have to perform their duties. Even during Ramadan, the holy month when…

The Lebanese Red Cross Society received a donation from the UNIFIL National staff Union (NSU), at a ceremony organised at UNIFIL's Headquarters in Naquora. The donation, totalling to 2,527,000 Lebanese pounds, was presented…