UNIFIL marks UN Peacekeepers' Day, affirming the importance of peace in south Lebanon and celebrating the power of youth

UNIFIL marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at the mission’s headquarters today. As 29 May fell on a Saturday this year, UNIFIL chose to hold its ceremony the following Monday. On the occasion, the peacekeeping mission’s head and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col paid tribute to thousands of UN peacekeepers around the world, notably in south Lebanon, for their selfless service in pursuit of lasting peace. “As peacekeepers, our job is to keep the peace,” said Major General Del Col.

UNIFIL marks UN Peacekeepers' Day, affirming the importance of peace in south Lebanon and celebrating the power of youth

United Nations Peacekeeping - UN peacekeepers from 41 Member States currently serve at the UN Mission in Lebanon🇱🇧 (UNIFIL-PIO). Today, the Mission maintains an intensive level of some 13,500 operational activities monthly

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