UNIFIL Force Commander Meets Lebanese Leaders
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra today called on the President of Lebanon Michel Sleiman, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Tammam Salam in Beirut. Discussions focused on the situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations and issues related to the…
Painted tires exhibited in Tyre school
A set of colourfully painted tires stood out at the exhibition crowning the recycled art workshop held at the Tyre Public Intermediate School for Girls. Anyone who visits the school should expect to see painted tires across its playground. On 10 April, Tyre Public Intermediate School for Girls…
A vet and peacekeeper with a loving touch
In the mountainous region in the eastern part of UNIFIL area of operations, which falls under the Indian Battalion (INDBATT), a veterinary doctor makes daily visits to several villages. He starts at eight in the morning until the end of each working day. The vet provides assistance to farmers and…
UNIFIL marks the International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today commemorated the International Day of UN Peacekeepers at a ceremony held at its headquarters in Naqoura. Peacekeepers representing the 37 national contingents in UNIFIL were joined at the ceremony by representatives of local authorities…
UNIFIL marks World Environment Day
On June 5, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) organised at its headquarters in Naqoura several activities to celebrate World Environment Day under the slogan, "Burn Fat not Fuel". This was meant to encourage staff to fully participate in environmental conservation, reduce the use…
World Cup kicks off onboard UNIFIL MTF
Party is on tonight’s programme on board of “Liberal”, UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force flagship. Under Brazilian command, the frigate is ready for the World cup’s kick off. In the welfare rooms crew members stayed on board to enjoy the opening game. Since 2006 the United Nations created its first ever…
Tripartite Meeting held on 18 June 2014
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 Defense Forces (IDF) at the UN Position at Ras Al Naqoura…
USG Ladsous visits UNIFIL, meets Lebanese leaders in Beirut
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Hervé Ladsous today called on Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Tammam Salam in Beirut. He also met the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander General Jean Kahwaji and other senior LAF officers. During the meetings…
Inauguration of a water treatment system in Naqoura
The Municipality of Naqoura became the first one in UNIFIL's area of operations with a suitable water treatment system. Thanks to a UNIFIL sponsored project (QIP), the sewage system of 230 houses in Naqoura has now been connected to the Mission's headquarter wastewater refinery. The cost of the…
