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UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra reviews the Guard of Honor during the International Day of Peace ceremony.
UNIFIL marks International Day of Peace
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today marked the 32nd International Day of Peace with a ceremony at its headquarters in Naquora. Peacekeepers representing the 37 national contingents in UNIFIL were joined…
Statement of USG Hervé Ladsous after meeting with LAF Commander Gen. Kahwaji
I am very glad to have had the opportunity to meet Gen. Kahwaji. We had very useful discussions and I also met with other senior officers of the Lebanese Armed Forces. I have high admiration for the hard work and sacrifices…
UNIFIL Maritime Task Force transfer of authority on 1 March 2009
Beirut, Lebanon – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today transferred command of its Maritime Task Force (MTF) to Belgium at the end of the scheduled one-year term of the European Maritime Force (EUROMARFOR…
On 19 March 2009,UNIFIL observes the 31st anniversary of its peacekeeping presence in south Lebanon.
A ceremony to mark the occasion will be held at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, South Lebanon in the morning of 19 March. UNIFIL was created by the UN Security Council resolutions 425 and 426 of 19 March 1978, to confirm…
UNIFIL senior officials, Ministry of Social Affairs representatives and Women from the Gender Working Group from Tyre, Bint Jbeil and Marjayoun.
"Safety Through my Eyes"
"As part of the global celebration of the anniversary of resolution 1325 on Women Peace and Security, the Union of Tyre Municipalities in conjunction with the Gender Thematic Working Group of South Lebanon, organised an 'Open…
UNIFIL Maritime Task Force transfer of authority, 30 May 2009
Beirut , Lebanon – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force (MTF) today underwent a transfer of command from Rear Admiral Jean-Thierry Pynoo of Belgium to Rear Admiral Ruggiero Di Biase of…
President Michel Suleiman visits UNIFIL on 27 December 2008
Naqoura, Lebanon – The Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, today paid a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) located in Naqoura, south Lebanon. UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General…
The way to help
"Quick Impact Project" (QIP) is a term used to describe small-scale projects designed for rapid implementation to benefit the local population. With UNIFIL adopting this approach to "Quick Impact Project" (QIP) is a term used…
Corporal Yasser takes a minute to pray at his grandfather’s grave at the cemetery located on UNIFIL premises in Naqoura, south Lebanon.
Family reunion for French peacekeeper
"I was very concerned that I might leave Lebanon before having the opportunity of seeing my grandparents and reading al-Fatiha of the Holy Korkan by the tombs of my relatives," said Corporal Yasser, a French peacekeeper…
Tripartite Meeting held on 18 March 2015
The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Luciano Portolano, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces…