Lebanese Navy and UNIFIL Maritime Task Force combined naval exercise, 01 July 2011
Naqoura, Lebanon – UNIFIL Maritime Task Force (MTF) and the Lebanese Navy yesterday conducted a day-long combined exercise involving live-firing and other operational activities at sea. Seven vessels, including three from the…
UNIFIL Delivers 48 computer sets to the Lebanese Army, 28 June 2011
Naqoura-Lebanon: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today delivered 48 sets of computers, 23 computer servers and accessories to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at a ceremony held at UNIFIL's Headquarters in…
UNIFIL regrets casualties in road traffic accident, says investigation underway
(22 June 2011 - Statement by UNIFIL Military Spokesperson Lt. Col. Gokul Bhandaree) One civilian died and one other was injured in a road traffic accident involving a civilian vehicle and a UNIFIL Armoured Personnel Carrier…
Force Commander in first meeting with PM Mikati
(22 June 2011 - Force Commander calls on Prime Minister, Defence Minister and LAF Commander) UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas today called on Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut. Earlier this…
UNIFIL dismisses speculation over attack; investigation progressing and no change in troop strength
(29 May 2011, Comments by UNIFIL Spokesperson Neeraj Singh on attack that injured six peacekeepers) Asked whether UNIFIL sees a political message in the explosive attack that injured six Italian peacekeepers on Friday 27 May…
UNIFIL Commemorates International day of UN Peacekeepers
27 May 2011 - Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today commemorated the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, remembering colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty…
UNIFIL delivers vehicles to the Lebanese Army
12 May 2011 - Naqoura, Lebanon - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) delivered 106 vehicles and related spare parts to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at a ceremony today at UNIFIL's Headquarters in Naqoura…
LAF-UNIFIL Combined Artillery Exercise, 14 April 2011
On Thursday, 14 April 2011, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) carried out a combined live firing exercise. The exercise was conducted by the UNIFIL Force Commander…
UNIFIL Press statement on Tripartite Meeting, 13 April 2011
The Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officials from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the…
UNIFIL delivers computer sets to the Lebanese Army, 29 March 2011
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today delivered 54 sets of computers and accessories to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at a ceremony held at UNIFIL's Headquarters in Naqoura. Addressing the ceremony…
New Commander for UNIFIL Maritime Task Force, 24 February 2011
Beirut, Lebanon - Rear Admiral Luiz Henrique Caroli of Brazil assumed command of the Maritime Task Force (MTF), the naval component of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), today in a ceremony aboard a ship at…
LAF-UNIFIL Combined live firing exercise, 07 January 2011
On Friday, 7 January 2011, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) carried out a combined live firing exercise. The exercise was conducted by the Field Artillery Battle Group…