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UNIFIL Statement on rockets fire incident on 17 May 2021
On Monday, 17 May at around 11:30 pm, UNIFIL detected firing of rockets from the general area of Rashaya Al Foukhar north of Kfar Chouba, in south Lebanon. Immediately after we were also informed by the parties. The Israel…
UNIFIL Statement on 16 May 2021
UNIFIL peacekeepers are on the ground and working in close coordination with our strategic partners, the Lebanese Armed Forces who are working around the clock to provide security in the area. Since the beginning of the…
UNIFIL Statement on 14 May 2021 incident
We are aware of reports that a Lebanese civilian was killed along the Blue Line near Kafer Kila today during a confrontation with the Israel Defense Forces. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col…
UNIFIL Statement on rockets fire incident on 13 May 2021
In relation to reports of launch of rockets from south Lebanon into Israel, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col is in touch with both parties urging maximum restraint and to cooperate with UNIFIL…
Memorial ceremony in Beirut to pay respects to fallen Nepalese peacekeeper
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today led a memorial ceremony in Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, paying tribute to a Nepalese peacekeeper who recently died while serving…
First Person: British UN peacekeeper stays on ‘A-game’ to keep Malians safe
A young soldier from the United Kingdom says he must stay on his “A-game” on patrol with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, to keep himself, colleagues and Malians safe in one of the most dangerous UN postings…
Youth, Peace, Security: Innocent Opiyo, Graphic Designer, South Sudan
29-year-old Innocent Opiyo is a graphic designer from Obbo village in Magwi county, Eastern Equatoria. With the money he makes using his artistic skill, he supports not only his own family but also other members from his…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: Hinasha Thapa, Nepal
Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa, a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal, is serving a a Senior Medical Officer with UNMISS. Lieutenant Hinasha Thapa is a 27-year-old army officer and a medical doctor from Nepal…
National COVID-19 vaccination campaign officially launched in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) has joined the ranks of countries that have adopted vaccination as a means of combating the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to testing and other measures to prevent the spread of the…
Kenyan Peacekeeper wins United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2020 Award
UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE For Kenya, Uganda and The Seychelles Telephone: (254 20)7621102/7623798 P.O. Box 67578 - 00200 e-mail: unon- nairobiunic@un.org Nairobi, Kenya PRESS RELEASE Kenyan Peacekeeper wins United…