Transfer of Authority for the Force Commander Reserve (FCR)
On Monday 10 July 2017, Colonel Nicolas DURAND succeeded to Colonel Loïc GIRARD as the head of the Force Commander Reserve (FCR). The ceremony of Transfer of Authority held at Deir Kifa, was attended by Brigadier General Sandeep Singh BAJAJ, Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force…
UNIFIL Spanish Peacekeepers donate an elevator to a center for children with special needs in South Lebanon
The “Special Need Centre” in the village of Suq Al Khan in South Lebanon benefited from a donation by UNIFIL Spanish Peacekeepers. The $13,200 donation funded a project to install an elevator for the center to enable the safe movement of children with special needs from the ground to the top floor…
UNIFIL French Contingent donates new air compressor for the firefighters in Tyre
UNIFIL’s French contingent attached with the Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR), represented by its Commander, Colonel Nicolas Durand, today donated a number of items to the Regional Center of Lebanese Civil Defense of Tyre. The project, implemented by FCR’s Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) unit…
Irish Army Chief of Staff visits UNIFIL
The Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, today visited UNIFIL’s joint Irish-Finish Battalion (IRISHFINBATT) in south Lebanon. He was briefed on the operations of the battalion and the situation in the UN Mission’s area of operation. Later on, he visited the Irish…
Indian peacekeepers conducted anti-rabies vaccination camp at Souk Al Khan
On 08 July 2017, UNIFIL’s Indian Battalion (INDBATT) conducted anti-rabies vaccination vamp for pets (dogs and cats) at Souk Al Khan. During the event, 175 cases of canine and feline pets were vaccinated against rabies. The camp was inaugurated by the Commanding Officer of INDBATT and the Mayor of…
ISF Participate in Police Experience Exchange Course in UNIFIL
The assembled group of 20 Internal Security Forces (ISF) personnel break into a round of applause as each of their colleague’s names are called. In turn they step up, shake hands with their chief and the UNIFIL trainers, and receive their certificates. The group has just completed an intensive week…
UNIFIL head chairs regular tripartite meeting with LAF and IDF officials
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Michael Beary, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officials from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the UN position at Ras Al Naqoura. Discussions centered on issues related to the…
Lebanese Armed Forces celebrates 72nd Army Day
The Lebanese Armed Forces, UNIFIL’s strategic partner in south Lebanon, celebrated the 72nd Army Day in Beirut with a military parade and a graduation ceremony for 226 new Lebanese officer cadets. The event, held on 1 August, is significant as it is the first time it has been held in 2 years due to…
UNIFIL donates firefighting and rescue assets to Lebanese Civil Defense
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today donated a number of firefighting and rescue assets to the Lebanese Civil Defense (LCD), a public civil emergency service that carries out firefighting, search and rescue activities across the country. During a ceremony held in the UNIFIL…
Italian peacekeepers launch medical campaign in Tyre
The medical team of UNIFIL’s Italian contingent recently organized a large-scale campaign in the town of Arzon in Tyre, south Lebanon. Many families benefited from the initiative and appreciated UNIFIL peacekeepers’ efforts to improve the health conditions of the local population in the region. The…
Supporting wall and widening of roads at the village of Dayr Amis
A UNIFIL-funded quick impact project was inaugurated last week at the Dayr Amis Municipality building in south Lebanon. The ceremony was attended by the Malaysian Contingent (MALBATT) Deputy Commander, the Mayor of Dayr Amis and other local authorities. This project included the construction of a 70…
UNIFIL-trained youth perform on the eve of International Youth Day
A group of youth from south Lebanon, who trained for three months on theatre skills through a UNIFIL-funded project, performed at the UN Mission’s headquarters on Thursday, marking International Youth Day (12 August). At the ceremony held in Naqoura and attended by senior UNIFIL officials, the 75…