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ITALAIR: UNIFIL’s wings of peace serving in south Lebanon

The COVID-19 Coronavirus might have shaken the daily lives world over, but there is no let-up in UNIFIL operational activities in south Lebanon.

28 Mar 2020

UNIFIL marks 42nd anniversary of its establishment

UNIFIL today marked the 42nd anniversary of its establishment in 1978 amidst a modest ceremony in the Mission headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon.

19 Mar 2020

Employing dogs, UNIFIL peacekeepers help children with learning disabilities

A team of UNIFIL’s Italian and Malaysian peacekeepers partnered with a local youth group recently in organizing an intense month-long educational therapy treatment programme for children with learning disabilities in the Al Bassma Center in the village of Qana in south-western Lebanon.

10 Mar 2020

Head of Mission and Force Commander message on International Women's Day

Happy International Women’s Day to all. A special congratulations to women peacekeepers at UNIFIL, military and civilian.

International Women’s Day is an occasion to take stock of progress made and contemplate on how to face challenges.

08 Mar 2020

ASG Khiari concludes assessment mission to Lebanon

A nine-member UN delegation led by Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari today concluded a weeklong visit to Lebanon and the UNIFIL area of operations, as part of an assessment of UNIFIL’s resources.

06 Mar 2020

‘Awareness day’ with LAF to overcome dangers of mines

UNIFIL French peacekeepers recently organized an awareness day with the UN Mission’s strategic partner, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), on the dangers posed by mines, cluster munitions and improvised explosive ordnances.

04 Mar 2020

UNIFIL peacekeepers perform their duties in any clime and place

While carrying out its core tasks aimed at maintaining calm and stability in southern Lebanon in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 1701, UNIFIL peacekeepers, in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), conduct vehicle and foot patrols in their area of operations between t

21 Feb 2020

UNIFIL head chairs Tripartite meeting with LAF and IDF officials

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today chaired a Tripartite meeting with senior officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the UN position in Ras Al Naqoura.

20 Feb 2020

A road of renewed hope for Kfar Shouba

Winters are harsh in Kfar Shouba on both locals and UN peacekeepers, as well as infrastructure. During the winter, the limited width of the road that leads to this faraway south-eastern Lebanese village – combined with snowstor

14 Feb 2020

UNIFIL head starts afforestation campaign

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col started a major afforestation campaign in the Mission’s area of operation in south-eastern Lebanon yesterday.

11 Feb 2020

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