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Civil defense firefighters train with French peacekeepers
UNIFIL support to the Lebanese Civil Defense in the south of the country continued last week with the mission’s French peacekeepers training with Civil Defense firefighters of Tyre. The head of Civil Defense Centre of Tyre…
A significant step towards safer humanitarian access in south Lebanon
Humanitarian UN Agencies, international and national NGOs and UNIFIL met to improve communication and situational awareness among humanitarian organizations operating in UNIFIL’s eastern sector of its area of operations. The…
UNIFIL, LAF pay tribute to fallen Malaysian peacekeeper
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro led a memorial ceremony in the tarmac of the Beirut international airport today to pay last respects to a Malaysian peacekeeper, who died of medical reasons…
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL pays tribute to peacekeepers’ sacrifices and urges steps towards a diplomatic solution
UNIFIL today marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, an annual event to honour the commitment and sacrifice of women and men serving for peace around the world. On this day, UNIFIL normally hosts a…
Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro
As communities in Lebanon and around the world celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the UN family reiterates its call for all actors along the Blue Line to put down their weapons and commit to a path of peace. Since October, we have seen…
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits UNIFIL
On her first visit to UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert met today with UNIFIL Force Commander and Head of Mission Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro and with UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed in…
UNIFIL peacekeepers inspire at Shebaa's Primary School
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers recently visited Shebaa's Primary School, the only school that continues to operate in their area where Indian peacekeepers work. This visit shows their commitment to supporting education and…
UNIFIL and humanitarian agencies discuss ways to better support south Lebanese communities
While UNIFIL continues to communities as best it can, the needs are great and require a comprehensive approach. Shama, 29 June 2024 – UNIFIL and international and national agencies and organizations met in Shama on Wednesday…
Indian peacekeepers vaccinate animals to keep pets and people safe
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers recently organized a vaccination event for pet animals in the village of Suq al Khan, south-eastern Lebanon, helping to protect 95 dogs and 10 cats against rabies and other diseases. Despite the…
In visit to UNIFIL headquarters, Lebanon’s parliamentary committee head reaffirms commitment to resolution 1701
In a demonstration of Lebanon’s continued commitment and support to Security Council Resolution 1701, which forms the core of UNIFIL’s mandate, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lebanese Parliament, Fadi…