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Nepal-funded agricultural project in Blida to ease economic strains of residents

UNIFIL’s Nepalese peacekeepers handed over a major agricultural and public garden project this week to local authorities of the south-eastern Lebanese village of Blida.

13 Jan 2022

By increasingly turning to solar energy, UNIFIL accelerates efforts to go green

One of UNIFIL’s more than 50 positions in south Lebanon made history recently by becoming the first such position to rely fully on the sun for its energy needs.

30 Dec 2021

Indian veterinary assistance benefits local shepherds

As part UNIFIL’s continued support to host communities in south Lebanon, the UN mission’s Indian peacekeepers recently offered free veterinary assistance to local shepherds in south-eastern villages.

24 Dec 2021

UNIFIL HQ hosts pre-holiday choral performance by LAF children

UNIFIL today hosted about 100 children of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel at its headquarters in Naqoura for special musical performances by the young visitors, joined by UN peacekeepers.

23 Dec 2021

UN Secretary-General visits UNIFIL

As part of his visit to Lebanon to show the United Nations’ solidarity with the country and its people, UN Secretary-General António Guterres today visited UNIFIL Headquarters and met with peacekeepers.

21 Dec 2021

LAF soldiers join UNIFIL Sector East units in training exercises

Over the course of several weeks, UNIFIL’s multinational units in the mission’s eastern sector participated in various coordinated activities and exercises with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel with the aim of mutually enhancing and honing their skills.

14 Dec 2021

UNIFIL’s top official discusses challenges and opportunities along the Blue Line at Tripartite meeting

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

13 Dec 2021

UNIFIL and Lebanese Army formalize UNIFIL support to Lebanese soldiers

UNIFIL today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its strategic partners, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), stipulating provisions for its logistical support to the LAF.

10 Dec 2021

UNIFIL-hosted exhibit promotes local economy and clean environment

For the first time since COVID-19 measures were put in place and in an effort to boost the local economy, UNIFIL last week hosted eight local women’s cooperatives in an exhibition where they could sell handmade products to UNIFIL peacekeepers.

06 Dec 2021

UNIFIL Korean peacekeepers hand over 10 APCs to LAF

In the spirit of the ongoing UNIFIL support to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the UN mission’s Republic of Korea Battalion (ROKBATT) handed over 10 Barracuda armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the LAF’s South Litani Sector (SLS) yesterday.

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