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On the anniversary of its Establishment, UNIFIL calls for full implementation of Resolution 1701
As UNIFIL marked the 46th anniversary of its establishment today, its leadership renewed calls for all actors to put down their weapons, recommit to Security Council Resolution 1701, and work toward a political and diplomatic…
UNIFIL Statement: Call for ceasefire amid escalating Blue Line violence
UNIFIL is very concerned over the surge of violence occurring across the Blue Line right now. This escalation has caused a high number of civilian deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. It is imperative that…
Statement by UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti
This morning, three OGL (UNTSO) military observers and one Lebanese language assistant on a foot patrol along the Blue Line were injured when an explosion occurred near their location. They have now been evacuated for medical…
Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro
It is six months since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line began, and continue unabated, taking a heavy toll on both sides. The lives of thousands of people have been profoundly affected. Tens of civilians have…
Statement by UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. General Aroldo Lázaro on the occasion of Eid El Fitr
Ramadan should be a time of peace and reflection, but the current situation along the Blue Line has deeply affected these notions. For the end of Ramadan, on the occasion of Eid El Fitr, UNIFIL calls for a return to the…
More firefighters benefit from UNIFIL support
As part of UNIFIL’s efforts to enhance capacity of local emergency workers in south Lebanon, the mission’s French-led Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) unit recently conducted first aid training for firefighters of the Frun…
UNIFIL head reassures mayors of south-eastern Lebanon of continued support
Meeting mayors and religious authorities from seven municipalities of south-eastern Lebanon yesterday, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro thanked attendees for their continued support…
UNIFIL Ghanaian peacekeepers in their main base in the village of Al Qawzah, south Lebanon. (Photo: Haidar Fahs/UNIFIL)
Ghanaian peacekeepers: Keeping the UN flag flying high despite crisis
Peacekeeping amidst daily exchanges of fire – sometimes receiving direct hits – can be a formidable undertaking. But Ghanaian peacekeepers are among UNIFIL’s more than 10,000 women and men in uniform who continue to keep the…
Civil defense firefighters train with French peacekeepers
UNIFIL support to the Lebanese Civil Defense in the south of the country continued last week with the mission’s French peacekeepers training with Civil Defense firefighters of Tyre. The head of Civil Defense Centre of Tyre…
A significant step towards safer humanitarian access in south Lebanon
Humanitarian UN Agencies, international and national NGOs and UNIFIL met to improve communication and situational awareness among humanitarian organizations operating in UNIFIL’s eastern sector of its area of operations. The…
UNIFIL, LAF pay tribute to fallen Malaysian peacekeeper
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro led a memorial ceremony in the tarmac of the Beirut international airport today to pay last respects to a Malaysian peacekeeper, who died of medical reasons…
On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL pays tribute to peacekeepers’ sacrifices and urges steps towards a diplomatic solution
UNIFIL today marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, an annual event to honour the commitment and sacrifice of women and men serving for peace around the world. On this day, UNIFIL normally hosts a…