UNIFIL MTF Transfer of Authority, 30 May 2009
Media agencies are invited to attend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's Maritime Task Force (MTF) transfer of command ceremony on the 30th of May, 2009 on board the BNS Leopold I of UNIFIL's MTF. Belgium will be handing over the leadership of the MTF to Italy. Media representatives…
On 27 August 2007, UNIFIL and LAF will conduct a live artillery firing exercise at Naqoura.
On 27 August 2008, UNIFIL and LAF will conduct a live artillery firing exercise at Naqoura.
On 27 August 2008 the UN Security Council will meet to consider extension of UNIFIL's mandate.
On 27 August 2008 the UN Security Council will meet to consider extension of UNIFIL's mandate.
UN Security Council extends UNIFIL’s mandate
Technical review to maintain operational effectiveness of the Mission The United Nations Security Council, acting on the request of the Government of Lebanon, yesterday unanimously decided to extend without amendment the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for a period of…
UNIFIL peacekeepers observe International Day of Peace, 23 September 2009
Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today marked the International Day of Peace in a ceremony held at UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura. Force Commander Major-General Claudio Graziano reviewed an honour guard from peacekeepers representing the 31 different national…
UNIFIL Maritime Task Force at the rescue as commercial ship sinks off the Lebanese coast
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force is participating in a major search and rescue operation at sea after a Panamanian-flagged livestock carrier 'Danny F II' sank off the coast of Lebanon. The operation that commenced last evening continued through the night in…
Re-forestation Project for a Greener Sh’huur Village, 15 January 2010
Naqoura, south Lebanon - A project to establish a green zone for recreational and economic benefits in the village of Sh'huur in south Lebanon was inaugurated today by H.E. the Ambassador of Australia, Ms Jean Dunn, in a ceremony attended by officials of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon…
Lebanese Defence Minister and Commander visit UNIFIL, 22 December 2009
Naqoura, Lebanon – The Lebanese Minister of Defence, Mr. Elias Murr, and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, General Jean Kahwaji, today paid a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) located in Naqoura, south Lebanon. UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General…
UNIFIL Establishment Day, 19 March 2012
Naqoura, Lebanon – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today held a ceremony at the Mission headquarters to observe the 34th anniversary of its peacekeeping presence in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Serra speech Peacekeepers representing the 37 different…
UNIFIL women peacekeepers honoured on International Women’s Day
Women peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were honoured at a ceremony in Tyr, southern Lebanon, on the occasion of the International Women's Day. The Lebanese National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) presented the medals to 17 women peacekeepers from Austria…
Major-General Paolo Serra takes over Command of UNIFIL, 28 January 2012
Naqoura, Lebanon – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today underwent a transfer of command from Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas (Spain) to Major-General Paolo Serra (Italy). The hand-over ceremony at UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura was attended among others by the Lebanese…
Lebanese food and tradition on display at UNIFIL
An exhibition of traditional Lebanese food and handicraft was held at UNIFIL Headquarters in Naquora on Wednesday 14 December 2011. Twenty-two local cooperatives exhibited diverse, authentic and traditional products from different parts of southern Lebanon. For the local artisans, the exhibit was…