United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
Coverage of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in the Nexus archive.
- Aoun’s Ankara visit seeks clarity in Lebanon-Turkey relationship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is visiting Ankara to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to clarify and define the bilateral relationship amid Lebanon's efforts to balance ties with multiple regional powers. The visit focuses on political alignment, Turkey's concerns over Lebanon's regional positioning, and potential military and diplomatic cooperation, without signing bilateral treaties.
- Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Germany has again called for an EU-led force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. The country warns that a security vacuum could emerge in southern Lebanon when the UNIFIL mandate expires by the end of the year.
- Unifil says situation in Lebanon ‘fragile’ despite reduction in violence
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported that the security situation in Lebanon remains 'fragile' despite a reduction in violence since late June. Peacekeepers are expanding their presence to support stability as displaced families return to damaged homes lacking basic utilities.
- Lebanese security official, Unifil head meet in Lebanon
A senior Lebanese security official met with the head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) to discuss the security situation on Lebanon’s southern border. Unifil’s mandate is set to expire in 2026 after 48 years of peacekeeping, and it has faced criticism from both Israelis and Lebanese for perceived failures.
- Unifil says peacekeepers facing ‘restrictions on freedom of movement’ in Lebanon
Unifil reports that peacekeepers in Lebanon are facing restrictions on their freedom of movement due to blocked routes caused by barriers, debris, and other obstacles. These impediments are temporarily halting essential patrols and safety operations.