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Last week, in the midst of continued exchanges of fire and heightened tension across the Blue Line, 144 tons of flour were delivered to several communities in South Lebanon by UNIFIL's Polish Contingent.

01 Dec 2023

Fallen Polish Peacekeeper Honoured at Memorial Ceremony in Beirut

This morning, UNIFIL and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) paid tribute to the life and work of Master Sergeant Tomasz Fąfara of UNIFIL’s Polish contingent.

Master Sergeant Fąfara passed away of natural causes on 21 November 2023 while serving for peace in south Lebanon.

24 Nov 2023

Statement from Head of Mission and Force Commander Aroldo Lázaro

Despite concerning events in the past days, the situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations remains stable, but volatile.

12 Oct 2023

On the International Day of Peace, UNIFIL stands ready to help

Peacekeepers wearing uniforms from 49 different countries expressed their commitment to peace and stability as they marked the International Day of Peace in Naqoura, south Lebanon today.

21 Sep 2023

Fire Fighting – When Training is Turned into Practice

Last month UNIFIL’s Spanish contingent facilitated a joint training between the Spanish Military Emergency Unit, southern Lebanese Civil Defense Centers (CDCs) and UNIFIL peacekeepers.

07 Aug 2023

Photo Exhibition Celebrates 75 Years of UN Peacekeeping and 45 Years of UNIFIL in South Lebanon

The daily work and efforts of peacekeepers to maintain calm and stability in south Lebanon over the past 45 years was the subject of a unique photography exhibition at Beit Beirut, the historical building and museum in the heart of the Lebanese capita

19 Jun 2023

UNIFIL marks International Peacekeepers’ Day and 75 years of UN peacekeeping

UNIFIL marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers and the 75th anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping today, alongside members of the Lebanese Armed Forces, security services, political and religious authorities, ambass

29 May 2023

Head of UN Peace Operations concludes visit to UNIFIL

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, concluded a four-day visit to Lebanon today.

30 Jan 2023

UNIFIL pays its respects to fallen Irish peacekeeper

Today, at a somber ceremony in Beirut, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro honoured and bade farewell to Private Sean Rooney, the Irish 24 year-old peacekeeper killed late Wednesday night.

18 Dec 2022

Empowering Fishermen’s Wives

Issam Jheir, a fisherman from Naqoura village in South Lebanon tells us about the hardships the fishing profession has been facing during the last few years. Being a fisherman for more than 25 years, Issam remembers the good old days when fishing was very profitable.

14 Dec 2022

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