UN says wants Lebanon stability as end of peacekeepers' mandate looms
UN says wants Lebanon stability as end of peacekeepers' mandate looms A visiting senior United Nations official on Wednesday reaffirmed the body's commitment to stability in Lebanon as the mandate of its peacekeeping force in the country is set to expire this year. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met officials as well as representatives of countries contributing…
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to stability in Lebanon as its peacekeeping force's mandate is set to expire at the end of the year. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met with officials and representatives of contributing countries to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), which has approximately 7,500 personnel from nearly 50 countries.
Lacroix thanked them for their support and reiterated the UN's dedication to peace and stability in the country. The UN Security Council voted last year to end Unifil's mandate on December 31, 2026, a decision that has prompted Lebanese officials to seek an extension.
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