Southern Lebanese women master Italian cuisine
Around twenty women from different parts of Southern Lebanon gathered in Tyre on 13 August to learn the secrets of the famous Italian cuisine, unveiled by Italian chefs from UNIFIL. For many people, when you say Italy, they immediately think of pizza, but the cooking class involves much more than…
UNIFIL Head of Mission meets with Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano today called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Samir Moqbel in Beirut. Following the meeting General Portolano said: "I had a very positive discussion with Minister Moqbel. I thanked the Minister for his strong…
E-library is peacekeepers fingerprint in Barish
A ceremony was held in the southern town of Barish on the occasion of inaugurating an e-library. The e-library is a project jointly funded by UNIFIL and the municipality of Barish. Mr. Sami Izz Eddine, Mayor of Barish, said that the e-library has provided high school and university students with an…
UNIFIL Head of Mission meets Lebanese Speaker and Prime Minister
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano today called on the Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Tammam Salam in two separate meetings in Beirut. Following the meetings Major-General Portolano said: “I had very productive discussions with both…
UNIFIL marks International Day of Peace
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held on 21 September 2015 a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Peace at its headquarters in Naqoura. Peacekeepers representing the 39 national contingents in UNIFIL were joined at the event by representatives of the local authorities…
UNIFIL celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the UN in Tyr
On Saturday, 19 September in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and under the patronage of the Governor of the South his Excellency Mansour Daow , the United Nations interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) organized a series of events in the city of Tyr, in southern Lebanon. Present…
Tripartite Meeting held on 8 October 2015
The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Luciano Portolano, 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…
UN celebrates UN 70th Anniversary in Lebanon
The United Nations celebrated on 21 October 2015 the UN 70th anniversary at Biel in Beirut. The ceremony was observed under this year's theme: "Lebanon in the UN, the UN in Lebanon" and hosted by UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag. Present at the ceremony were Lebanese authorities…
UNIFIL celebrates UN 70th Anniversary
On Monday, 26 October the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the United Nations. During this international observance of the UN Day, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major…
New public park in Hallusiyat will foster community spirit
Municipal authorities and officials from UNIFIL inaugurated a public park in Hallusiyat that was built to give residents a place to meet, celebrate and enjoy community life. Hallusiyat, a charming village in south Lebanon with a population of 2500, was greatly in need of a common space for holding…
UNIFIL runs for peace with Lebanese at Beirut’s Marathon
UNIFIL joined the Lebanese people participating at Beirut's Marathon organised under the slogan "Peace, Love, Run", in Beirut, on 8 November 2015. UNIFIL's Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano led the team of 174 UNIFIL peacekeepers, militaries and civilians who came…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the terrorist attack in Beirut
The Secretary-General condemns the terrorist attack today in the Beirut suburb of Burj al-Barajneh. He is deeply saddened at the reported high numbers of fatalities and injured, and extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Lebanon. He wishes a speedy…