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Wreath-laying ceremony in memory of Spanish peacekeepers killed in 2007

A wreath-laying ceremony was held last week in Khiam, in south-eastern Lebanon, in memory of the six Spanish UNIFIL peacekeepers killed in a bomb attack nine years ago.

27 Jun 2016

Major-General Portolano chairs last tripartite meeting as UNIFIL Head of Mission

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 officials from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the UN position at Ras Al

23 Jun 2016

UNIFIL head continues with his farewell calls with Lebanese authorities

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano continued his meetings with high-ranking Lebanese officials in Beirut today as part of his farewell call with the authorities.

17 Jun 2016

UNIFIL’s Chinese peacekeepers brighten up public school in south Lebanon

Seven classes that were once gloomy and dark are now full of bright pinks, greens, and oranges. At Al Majadil Public school, a team of Chinese peacekeepers worked for 12 days on rehabilitating the kindergarten floor.

16 Jun 2016

UNIFIL head pays farewell visits to Lebanese leaders

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano today paid farewell visits to a number of senior Lebanese officials including the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Tammam Salam, in the capital Beirut.

13 Jun 2016

UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launch afforestation drive

The thermometers in south Lebanon are already climbing above 30°C, and people take shelter in whatever shade they can find, so it is fitting the Indian contingent from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have chosen to celebrate World Environment Day by launching an afforestation

08 Jun 2016

On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL pays tribute to military and civilian personnel

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today observed the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, paying tribute to thousands of military and civilian personnel for their service of peace, in a ceremony held at its Naqoura Headquarters in southern Lebanon.

30 May 2016

Music, dance, magic and more: UNIFIL troops enthrall children of south Lebanon

The sun was shining brightly in the sky and the nearby trees were starting to bear flowers. Multi-coloured balloons dangling from poles and ceilings drifted in the warm breeze. Spring has arrived in south Lebanon.

18 May 2016

Italy’s President visits UNIFIL and the Italian troops

The President of Italy, His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, today visited the Italian troops based in Sector West headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in Shamaa in the southern part of the country.

13 May 2016

UNIFIL Head of Mission calls on Speaker Berri & General Kahwaji

The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Luciano Portolano, today met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander, General Jean Kahwaji, in Beirut.

12 May 2016

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