UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
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Press Release: The cessation of hostilities, in accordance with UNSC resolution 1701, came into effect at 08.00 hours local time today

  • 14 August 2006

United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon. It was established by the Security Council in 1978 with Resolutions 425 and 426. In 2006, the Security Council strengthened UNIFIL’s mandate to monitor the cessation of hostilities, among other tasks.