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UNIFIL statement on the conviction and sentencing in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney (29 July 2025)

Late last night, Lebanon’s Permanent Military Court found guilty six of the individuals charged in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney in Al-Aqbieh in December 2022. One individual was acquitted.

29 Jul 2025

Indian peacekeepers support local farmers against foot-and-mouth disease

UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launched a monthlong campaign last week aimed at vaccinating 25,000 cattle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) within their area of responsibility in southeastern Lebanon.

29 Jul 2025

Peacekeepers support women in Lebanon’s armed forces and local communities

UNIFIL peacekeepers collaborated last week with Lebanese security institutions and local women leaders from south Lebanon in three separate events aimed at advancing the role of women both in security institutions and in post-conflict communit

28 Jul 2025

Peacekeepers support installation of streetlights in El Hebbariye

UNIFIL’s Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) handed over a vital solar-powered streetlighting project to local authorities in the village of El Hebbariye, southeastern Lebanon, this week.

24 Jul 2025

Peacekeepers participate in Tyre Craft Festival to foster stronger community ties

At the invitation of the Union of Tyre Municipalities, UNIFIL peacekeepers participated in the Tyre Craft Market Festival held in the heart of the city last week.

24 Jul 2025

Peacekeepers continue clearing roadblocks, helping local civilians

17 Jul 2025

Work underway to repair vital road near UNIFIL HQs

The UNIFIL Italian contingent is working this week to repair section of a vital road close to the UN mission’s headquarters in Naqoura that was heavily damaged during recent hostilities.

03 Jul 2025

UNIFIL Sector West reinforces operational posture

Over the past few months, UNIFIL’s Western Sector Command has reinforced its operational posture within its area of its responsibility by ramping up operational and community activities, and in close coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).

02 Jul 2025

Two UNIFIL positions along Blue Line cleared of unexploded ordnances

UNIFIL deminers recently completed clearance of unexploded ordnances at two UNIFIL positions along the Blue Line in Sector West.

01 Jul 2025

Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy assumes UNIFIL command

Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy today assumed command of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), taking over from Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro of Spain, during a special ceremony held at the Mission’s headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon.

24 Jun 2025

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