Press Releases

  • Tripartite Meeting held on 9 October 2013
    09 Oct 2013 - The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Paolo Serra, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officers from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at the UN...

  • UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra reviews the Guard of Honor during the International Day of Peace ceremony.

    UNIFIL marks International Day of Peace
    20 Sep 2013 - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today marked the 32nd International Day of Peace with a ceremony at its headquarters in Naquora. Peacekeepers representing the 37 national contingents in UNIFIL were joined by representatives of local authorities, officers of...
  • UNIFIL Force Commander meets with Lebanese President Michel Sleiman
    17 Sep 2013 - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra today called on the Lebanese President Michel Sleiman in Beirut.    Following the meeting Major-General Serra said: “It was a very positive meeting where issues related to the implementation of resolution 1701...
  • UNIFIL HOM/FC Major-General Serra meets with Speaker Berri
    16 Sep 2013 - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra today called on the Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Beirut. The Force Commander briefed the Speaker on the situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon and discussed issues...
  • UNIFIL FC meets with General Jean Kahwagi and Major-General Abbas Ibrahim
    13 Sep 2013 - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra met today with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Jean Kahwagi and with General Director of General Security Major-General Abbas Ibrahim. Major General Serra highlighted the...
  • UNIFIL Force Commander meets with Prime Minister Najib Mikati
    13 Sep 2013 - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra today called on the Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in his office in Beirut. Issues related to the implementation of UNIFIL's mandate under UN Security Council resolution 1701...
  • UNIFIL Welcomes Mandate Renewal until 31 August 2014
    06 Sep 2013 - The United Nations Security Council, on the request of Lebanon, unanimously adopted resolution 2115 (2013), extending without any changes the mandate of the United Nations Interim Mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for one year, until 31 August 2014. UNIFIL Force...
  • Press release 28 August 2006
    04 Sep 2013 - 28 August 2006 Press release 28 August 2006
  • UNIFIL press statement on the withdrawal of Turkish Engineering Construction Company
    04 Sep 2013 - On 1 September 2013, UNIFIL Turkish Engineering Construction Company (TURKCOY) has completed its withdrawal from UNIFIL’s Area of Operation following the decision of the Turkish Government. Turkey will continue to be a troop contributing country in UNIFIL and maintain its...
  • Press release 25 August 2006
    03 Sep 2013 - 25 August 2006 Press release 25 August 2006

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