UNIFIL mine awareness campaign in Tyre

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11 Jul 2017

UNIFIL mine awareness campaign in Tyre

UNIFIL’s Sector West Headquarters and the Mission’s Italian Contingent organized a mine awareness campaign at As Samaiyah Intermediate Public School in Tyre district, in collaboration with various UNIFIL units, UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).

The event drew in a large number of audience that also included UNIFIL Sector West Commander Brigadier General Francesco Olla, LAF officers and soldiers, municipal and education officials, and a large number of young children from National Educational Scout.

The campaign was characterized by different live activities and performances by trained experts. It also included a stage show with the central theme of “mine awareness” and performed by the students of Balamand University.