"UNITED NATIONS INTERIM FORCE IN LEBANON - UNIFIL"

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon marked the International Day of UN peacekeepers during a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon. UNIFIL

As UNIFIL marked the 45th anniversary of the UN mission’s establishment, its head and Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lázaro, said the Mission “still requires the commitment of the international community and the UNIFIL troops contributing countries, as if this were the first day of our mission.” UNIFIL

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix witnessed a fuel handover from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to strengthen the capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces. UNIFIL

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, began his visit to Lebanon today by meeting Lebanese officials in Beirut. UNIFIL

At a somber ceremony in Beirut, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro honoured and bade farewell to Private Sean Rooney, the Irish 24-year-old peacekeeper killed late Wednesday night last week. UNIFIL

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Prime Minister of Lebanon Najeeb Mikati with a delegation of the country’s Parliament visited UNIFIL today to express their condolences for the loss of Irish peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney and the injuries to his colleagues on Wednesday night. UNIFIL

Speaking to journalists on the death of an Irish peacekeeper, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney, said, “it is a reminder to all of us of the sacrifices that UN peacekeepers make across the world.” UNIFEED

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for one year, unanimously adopting resolution 2650 (2022).