A Year in Review: Protecting civilians by being there
SOUTH SUDAN – Peace begins when and where people feel safe. In South Sudan, where intercommunal violence in several parts of the country kept being common in 2025, protecting civilians, not least by being visible and present…
UNIFIL statement (2 January 2026)
Earlier today, peacekeepers on patrol near Kafer Shouba reported fifteen rounds of small arms fire that struck no more than fifty metres away from them. Less than twenty minutes later, peacekeepers in a second patrol in the…
UN peacekeeping chief underlines UNIFIL’s role in preserving stability and implementation of Resolution 1701
UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today concluded the Lebanon leg of his regional visit, underscoring UNIFIL’s continuing role in preserving stability and advancing the implementation of…
Nepalese peacekeepers assist Blida residents to prepare field for olive plantation
With the conclusion of the latest olive harvest season in south Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers last week assisted residents of Blida Municipality by preparing the field for the next plantation of this precious fruit. A team of…
New operational framework outlines greater LAF responsibility for maritime security
Last week, UNIFIL's Maritime Task Force (MTF) signed a new operational framework with the Lebanese Armed Forces Navy (LAF-Navy) outlining cooperation for 2026, with the LAF-Navy assuming greater responsibility for securing…
UNIFIL-supported Christmas fair brings joy to around 3,000 people near Blue Line
In their efforts to rekindle hope among communities affected by the recent conflict, UNIFIL peacekeepers organized a Christmas fair last week in a village near the Blue Line, bringing together hundreds of children and elders…
Damaged Blue Line markers go up again
UNIFIL peacekeepers have begun refurbishing Blue Line markers damaged during last year’s conflict, marking an important step toward restoring stability in south Lebanon. Since the refurbishment work on the ground started on…
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UNIFIL commemorates 80th anniversary of United Nations
UNIFIL today marked the 80 th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations with a ceremony held at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon. The ceremony also celebrated another significant milestone – the 25 th…
Hope returns to Naqoura as school reopens
Naqoura, home to UNIFIL’s headquarters, was heavily damaged during the recent conflict. Homes, shops, and schools were destroyed, and many families had to flee. But life is slowly returning. Naqoura Public School reopened for…
Recovery and resilience: Strengthening communities in south Lebanon
Stability in south Lebanon was deeply shaken by the intense hostilities of 2023–2024. Many people were displaced, homes and livelihoods were lost, and the impact remains visible today. While the situation has improved since…
Protecting harvests, supporting livelihoods in south Lebanon
Last month, Ghanaian peacekeepers, together with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), supported farmers in the villages of Rumaysh, Ayta Ash Shab, and Ramya during the harvest. Farming is the lifeline of these communities…
UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers lead “Walk for Peace” in South Lebanon
Nearly 450 people of southern Lebanon joined UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers in Sector East in a symbolic “Walk for Peace” initiative to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October. The event, which took place on 28…