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As the world marked the International Day of Peace and communities in south Lebanon continue to grapple with the consequences of conflict, peacekeepers marked the day with a small ceremony at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura…

In the wake of the recent hostilities in south Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers have stepped up efforts to support local communities in rebuilding their lives and restoring a sense of normalcy. Working closely with municipalities…

UNIFIL today donated several vehicles and information technology equipment to Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces (ISF), which is the country’s primary national police agency for maintaining public safety and security, during…

Over the past weeks, UNIFIL peacekeepers ramped up support to communities affected by the recent hostilities – including through medical assistance, education support, veterinary support, and facilitating humanitarian…

Whether it is a search and rescue mission, a humanitarian convoy delivering aid, repairs to critical civilian infrastructure, or movements and activities of UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in south Lebanon, the…

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…