UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers launched a major vaccination campaign last week to inoculate tens of thousands of livestock animals against foot and mouth disease in 15 villages within their area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon.

With thousands of displaced South Lebanese residents returning to their communities following the recent conflict, doctors and healthcare professionals from UNIFIL’s Indian contingent have intensified their medical and veterinary support effor

This evening a UNIFIL convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport was violently attacked, and a vehicle was set on fire. UNIFIL’s outgoing Deputy Force Commander, who was returning home after ending his mission, was injured.