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On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL head recommits resolve to work for lasting peace in south Lebanon

UNIFIL today marked the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at its headquarters in Naqoura, with the Mission’s chief recommitting the resolve to work towards a lasting peace in south Lebanon and along the Blue Line.

29 May 2019

Iftar onboard UNIFIL ship “Sultan Hasanuddin”

During the Holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset, UNIFIL's Muslim peacekeepers are continuing their daily activities and carrying out their duties as normal.

24 May 2019

New batch of Spanish peacekeepers join UNIFIL

A new batch of Spanish peacekeepers, including the commander of UNIFIL’s Sector East, joined the UN Mission yesterday following a transfer of authority in the Sector East Headquarters in Marjayoun, south-eastern Lebanon.

22 May 2019

Minister of State Violette Safadi visits UNIFIL, discussed enhanced cooperation with UNIFIL

Lebanon’s Minister of State for Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth, Violette Khairallah Safadi, led a nine-member delegation to the UNIFIL Headquarters today, with discussions focusing on enhancing cooperation in women’s and youth empowerment in the Mission’s area of operations.

22 May 2019

A soldier-turned-astronaut visits UNIFIL

Earlier this month, UNIFIL received an unusual visitor. Paolo Nespoli, who served in Lebanon as a young Italian soldier from 1982 to 1984 with the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Beirut, returned to Lebanon after 35 years.

16 May 2019

Spanish Chief of Defence visits UNIFIL area of operation

The Chief of Defense of Spain, General Fernando Alejandre Martínez, today led a nine-member delegation for a tour of UNIFIL area of operations and a visit to the Mission’s Sector East Headquarters in Marjayoun, south Lebanon.

13 May 2019

Nepalese peacekeepers organize first-aid training with LAF

A team of medical professionals of UNIFIL’s Nepalese Battalion (NEPBATT) carried out a four-day long training on first aid with members of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and fellow peacekeepers at their main base in Meiss ej Jabal, south Lebanon, last week.

13 May 2019

UNIFIL peacekeepers promote peace through cross-cultural exchanges

At the heart of UNIFIL’s mission lies the promotion of sustainable peace and stability in south Lebanon.

09 May 2019

US delegation visits UNIFIL flagship

The Commander of UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF), Rear Admiral Eduardo Augusto Wieland, hosted onboard the UNIFIL flagship a United States delegation including Ambassador Elizabeth Richard and the vice admiral of the United States Navy, James Malloy, off the coast of Beirut, last week.

06 May 2019

Lebanese Minister of Justice visits UNIFIL HQ, tours Blue Line

Lebanon’s Minister of Justice Albert Serhan, heading a 12-member delegation of senior judges, visited UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura today, where he was welcomed by UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col, and toured the Blue Line

04 May 2019

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