Peacekeepers continue clearing roadblocks, helping local civilians
UNIFIL peacekeepers continue clearing roadblocks of debris and rubble from the recent conflict within the mission’s area of operations in south Lebanon. In coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), peacekeepers…
Peacekeepers support installation of streetlights in El Hebbariye
UNIFIL’s Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) handed over a vital solar-powered streetlighting project to local authorities in the village of El Hebbariye, southeastern Lebanon, this week. The project involved the installation of…
Peacekeepers participate in Tyre Craft Festival to foster stronger community ties
At the invitation of the Union of Tyre Municipalities, UNIFIL peacekeepers participated in the Tyre Craft Market Festival held in the heart of the city last week. Peacekeepers from Ghana, Italy, Ireland, Malaysia and the…
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UN Good Offices Mission staff briefed a visiting World Bank delegation
On 12 October 2026, UN Good Offices Mission staff briefed a visiting World Bank delegation on the Mission’s recent activities and exchanged views on how island-wide economic interdependence, business opportunities and private…
Peacekeepers support women in Lebanon’s armed forces and local communities
UNIFIL peacekeepers collaborated last week with Lebanese security institutions and local women leaders from south Lebanon in three separate events aimed at advancing the role of women both in security institutions and in post…
Indian peacekeepers support local farmers against foot-and-mouth disease
UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launched a monthlong campaign last week aimed at vaccinating 25,000 cattle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) within their area of responsibility in southeastern Lebanon. On the day of the…
UNIFIL observation post, damaged during conflict, is operational again
The UN flag was raised once again yesterday at a UNIFIL observation post along the Blue Line in Labbouneh. The post, which was damaged during the recent conflict, underwent major repairs recently. The “OP LAB” post became…
Building capacity at sea: UNIFIL and LAF step up training exercises
As part of UNIFIL’s endeavours to build and enhance capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the mission’s naval peacekeepers have intensified in recent months training activities with the Lebanese Navy and the Air Force…
UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations: Peacekeepers in Lebanon Are Holding a (Blue) Line for Peace | Opinion
This article was first published by Newsweek ------------------------------------------------------------- When I traveled to southern Lebanon in June, I was reminded of the complexity and importance of the work of the United…
UNMISS steps up civilian protection and peace efforts after deadly violence in Rumbek
RUMBEK, LAKES STATE - A sense of calm currently prevails in Rumbek town. Amid the skitter of children, mothers sell dried fish and fresh vegetables in the marketplace. A hawker in a wheelbarrow raises his voice to be heard…
Birao, 12 octobre 2026 : Des Casques bleus du contingent zambien (ZAMBATT) de la MINUSCA et des éléments des FACA effectuent une patrouille pédestre conjointe autour du monument de la ville pour rassurer les populations et renforcer la sécurité dans la Vakaga. Photo: Mamouda Tankoano/Minusca
Vakaga: Reinforced Joint patrols to secure local populations
In response to security concerns in the Vakaga prefecture, the MINUSCA Force and the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) are stepping up their joint patrols in Birao, Am-Dafock, and several surrounding localities. Through…
‘Do not lose hope’ – Former child soldier dedicates his life to supporting others in need
JUBA – “Children do not belong in war. Children belong in schools. Children belong in homes. Children belong in safe communities.” Listening to the powerful words of youth activist Allan Kudumoch, it’s hard to imagine the 21…