UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launch computer course for local women
UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launched last week a computer literacy campaign for women within their area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon, aiming to expand economic opportunities for the local community. The month…
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Marking Peace Day, UNIFIL head highlights efforts with LAF in building peace
As peace along the Blue Line remains a shared aspiration, Lebanese officials and local leaders joined UNIFIL peacekeepers today in marking the International Day of Peace, which fell on Sunday, 21 September, at the UN mission…
Sam-Ouandja: from armed group stronghold to state presence and disarmament
Just a few short years ago, the notion of voluntary disarmament and demobilization in Sam-Ouandja – once a thriving gold and diamond mining hub turned armed group stronghold in north-eastern Central African Republic (CAR) –…
UNIFIL resumes humanitarian demining in southern Lebanon after two years
Following a request from the Government of Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers last week resumed humanitarian demining in southern Lebanon – nearly two years after operations were suspended due to exchanges of fire across the Blue…
UNIFIL statement (26 December 2025)
This morning, heavy machine gunfire from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) positions south of the Blue Line impacted close to a UNIFIL patrol inspecting a roadblock in the village of Bastarra. The gunfire followed a grenade…
UNIFIL statement on grenade attack on peacekeepers (26 October 2025)
This afternoon, at about 5:45 p.m., an Israeli drone came close to a UNIFIL patrol operating near Kfar Kila and dropped a grenade. Moments later, an Israeli tank fired a shot towards the peacekeepers. Fortunately, no injury…
UNIFIL statement on recent grenade attack near peacekeepers
Just before noon yesterday, an Israeli drone dropped a grenade that exploded near a UNIFIL position in Kafer Kela. One peacekeeper was lightly injured and received medical assistance. Before the grenade was dropped…
UNIFIL statement on recent IDF grenade attacks near peacekeepers and Lebanese soldiers (3 October 2025)
Yesterday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dropped grenades near peacekeepers working alongside Lebanese soldiers to provide security for civilian workers in Maroun ar-Ras. The workers were trying to clear the ruins of homes…
Opening of the Exhibition “Through Ordinary Eyes” Highlights Everyday Life in Nicosia
The exhibition “Through Ordinary Eyes,” organized by the Technical Committee on Culture, opened this week, showcasing photographs that capture the everyday life of Nicosians from across the island. The exhibition brings…
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara speech on International Day of Peace (22 September 2025)
Excellencies, Religious leaders, Distinguished representatives of the Lebanese Armed Forces and Security Directorates, Local authorities, Colleagues from the United Nations family, Dear colleagues, dear friends, Dear fellow…
UNIFIL statement (19 September 2025)
Last night’s strikes by Israel in south Lebanon are violations of Security Council resolution 1701 and put the fragile stability that has been built since November of last year at risk. They further undermine civilians’…
UNIFIL statement on attack on peacekeepers clearing roadblocks (3 September 2025)
Yesterday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drones dropped four grenades close to UNIFIL peacekeepers working to clear roadblocks hindering access to a UN position close to the Blue Line. This is one of the most serious…