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UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara today said principles of Security Council Resolution 1701 – adopted exactly two decades ago and which forms basis of UNIFIL’s mandate – remain the…

For nearly two decades, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 has served as the internationally agreed framework for peace and stability in south Lebanon. It helped bring an end to the 2006 conflict, expanded UNIFIL…

One of the focus areas of UNIFIL peacekeepers during the recent devastating conflict affecting south Lebanon has been various support initiatives – within their means and capabilities – to the most affected and vulnerable…

As UNIFIL expands its operational activities following the reduction in violence in southern Lebanon, peacekeepers continue to encounter explosive hazards left behind by the conflict. Supporting patrols and checks of routes…

UNIFIL and the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the deaths of four military observers killed at observation post (OP) Khiam of Observer Group Lebanon on 25 July…

As part of its ongoing support to local communities, which play an important role in maintaining stability in South Lebanon, UNIFIL has distributed 807 hygiene kits to families in six municipalities across its area of…

A reduction in violence in recent weeks has enabled UNIFIL peacekeepers to expand their activities across south Lebanon, supporting local communities while continuing to implement Security Council Resolution 1701. Although…

UNIFIL and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) continue to work together to strengthen Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and demining capabilities in southern Lebanon. The partnership supports the implementation of…

As part of ongoing support to local communities, which are the cornerstones of stability in South Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to support efforts to maintain essential services and improve the daily lives of…

The past four months, marked by intense violence in south Lebanon, have been a testing time for thousands of UNIFIL peacekeepers who stayed the course and delivered on their mandate around the clock. Operating in an extremely…

Despite challenging conditions on the ground, UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to undertake tasks in support of vital civilian infrastructure such as repairs and rehabilitation of water networks and bridges in south Lebanon…

UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to remain in positions across south Lebanon and along the Blue Line, maintaining a visible and active presence while monitoring and reporting developments on the ground in accordance with Security…