Libanon
Aktuelle Einsätze
UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UN-Geführt)
Beginn: 03/78
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“Arms flowing” between Lebanon and Syria (09.05.2012)
(Quelle:Al-Jazeera)
UN special envoy says weapons are being smuggled in both directions, and warns region is "at brink of war".
Israel lays cement blocks for Lebanon separation wall (03.05.2012)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
The Israeli army began putting in place cement blocks Thursday to serve as the foundation of a planned 6-meter-high separation wall on its border with Lebanon. … Lebanese officers were given topographical maps by the U.N. in order to follow the construction as it takes place and ensure that it meets the prearranged conditions.
UN mission head, Lebanese and Israeli officials hold ‘constructive’ meeting (28.03.2012)
(Quelle:UN News)
The head of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon and senior military officials from that country and Israel today discussed issues relevant to the implementation of the Security Council resolution that ended the 2006 war between Israel and the Lebanese group known as Hizbollah.
France to cut 400 troops from U.N. contingent in Lebanon (13.03.2012)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
France is to reduce the strength of its UN peacekeeping contingent in southern Lebanon by 400, just under a third of its troops there, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. A statement from the ministry said the decision had been taken in agreement with the United Nations and with Lebanon following a strategic review of the mission of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Ban extends mandate of UN-backed tribunal in Lebanon (22.02.2012)
(Quelle:UN News)
backed independent tribunal set up to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri.
Special Tribunal for Lebanon hopes to conclude work within 3 years (06.02.2012)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) spokesperson Marten Youssef said that the STL hopes to complete its mission within the next three years. … The court’s first mandate ends on Feb. 29. It has requested an additional three year extension, a decision to be made by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon after consultations with the Lebanese government.
Ban appoints new force commander for UN operation in Lebanon (23.01.2012)
(Quelle:UN News)
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Major General Paolo Serra of Italy as the new head of the United Nations mission responsible for helping foster stability in southern Lebanon.
UN chief to discuss Syria, Hariri court in Lebanon (12.01.2012)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon's fourth visit to Lebanon, which starts on Friday, is expected to focus on the controversial Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) and the deadly crisis in neighbouring Syria.
Israel concerned by increased Hezbollah violence in south Lebanon (22.12.2011)
(Quelle:Haaretz)
Israeli defense officials are worried about an increase in violent activity by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, agreeing with a French assessment that the Shi’ite group is responsible for recent strikes against the UN force in the area.
France to decide on downsizing troops after UNIFIL review (13.12.2011)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
France will make a decision on whether to downsize its UNIFIL contingent after the U.N. finalizes a report on the Lebanon-based forces, French Ambassador to Lebanon Denis Pietton said Tuesday, amid reports that Paris is seeking to reduce its presence in south Lebanon.
Syria, Hezbollah deny link to attack on UN force in Lebanon (12.12.2011)
(Quelle:Haaretz)
Denials follow accusation by France FM Juppe following southern Lebanon blast that wounded five French peacekeepers. … On Friday, a roadside bomb wounded five French peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, in the third attack this year on United Nations forces deployed near the frontier with Israel.
Feltman says U.S. to assist Lebanon to secure borders (07.12.2011)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
U.S. official Jeffrey Feltman said Wednesday the United States would support the Lebanese Army to secure its borders with its neighbors.
Syrian uprising spills over into Lebanon's raucous political scene (30.11.2011)
(Quelle:New York Times)
The country’s two main political blocs — the March 8 and March 14 coalitions — were established in 2005 and diverge according to whether they had been for or against the Syrian military occupation.
UN condemns rocket fire from Lebanon into Israel and urges maximum restraint (29.11.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
“This is a serious incident in violation of UN Security Council resolution 1701 and is clearly directed at undermining stability in the area,” UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas said in a press statement.
UN official voices concern over Lebanon’s control of its borders (14.11.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
Lebanon must regain control of its borders to ensure stability, a senior United Nations official said today, expressing his concern over recent incursions of the Syrian military into the Middle East country.
Strong political will needed to avoid future violence in southern Lebanon – UN official (06.10.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
Southern Lebanon has seen its longest period of stability in years, but strong political will is needed to avoid future violence, a senior United Nations official said today, calling for Lebanon and neighbouring countries to work together to achieve a permanent ceasefire. The outgoing UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams told reporters that aside from a number of isolated incidents the region has remained relatively stable for the past three years.
Lebanon, Israel, UNIFIL meet to discuss 1701 violations (14.09.2011)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
Senior Lebanese and Israeli military officials met Wednesday under the supervision of United Nations peacekeepers, to discuss implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 and the constant incidents on the Lebanese-Israeli border.
UN officials discuss peacekeeping mission with Prime Minister (06.09.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
Top United Nations officials in Lebanon today discussed with Prime Minister Najib Mikati the activities of the UN peacekeeping force, whose mandate was extended for another 12 months last week.
Mandate of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon extended for another year (30.08.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon until 31 August 2012. Established in 1978, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is tasked with ensuring that the area between the so-called Blue Line – separating Israel and Lebanon – and the Litani River is free of unauthorized weapons, personnel and assets.
Parliament passes maritime border law (04.08.2011)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
The Parliament passed a draft law Thursday demarcating maritime borders with Israel during the second of a two-day legislative session. The move comes amid a dispute between Lebanon and Israel over its maritime borders.
UN investigating exchange of fire along Israeli-Lebanese border (01.08.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
The United Nations said it has opened an investigation into the exchange of fire that occurred early Monday morning between Lebanese and Israeli forces along their common border.
Italy to downsize UNIFIL contingent (28.07.2011)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
Italy voted Wednesday to reduce the number of its peacekeepers in Lebanon by more than one-third, just a day after five French U.N. peacekeepers were wounded in a roadside bomb attack.
UN strongly condemns attack against blue helmets in Lebanon (26.07.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council strongly condemned today’s attack against a convoy of vehicles carrying members of the United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon in which five soldiers were wounded.
Lebanese Army declares border area a closed military zone (02.06.2011)
(Quelle:The Daily Star)
The Lebanese army Thursday declared the area around the border with Israel a closed military zone in a bid to prevent protesters from reaching the frontier on Naksa Day, security sources said.
Six hurt as bomb hits UN convoy near Sidon (27.05.2011)
(Quelle:BBC)
A bomb has hit a UN convoy near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, wounding six Italian peacemakers, officials say.
New Lebanese government should be formed as soon as possible – UN envoy (06.05.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon today reiterated the need for the formation without delay of a functioning government, noting the many issues that remain to be addressed by the authorities.
Progress on key UN resolution impeded by Lebanon’s political crisis – new report (27.04.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for greater efforts to implement provisions of a 2004 United Nations resolution aimed at strengthening Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, citing a lack of progress in recent months.
In Lebanon, a more patient protest (13.04.2011)
(Quelle:New York Times)
As thousands of Lebanese joined in weekly protest marches in the past month, their shouts rang familiar, mirroring those heard across the Arab world in the recent uprisings: the people want to overthrow the regime.
UN coordinator for Lebanon stresses government formation crucial for stability (29.03.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Michael Williams, today called for a quick formation of a new government, saying that doing so is essential for both the security and development priorities of the people of the Middle Eastern country.
Ban calls on Lebanon and Israel to fulfil obligations and consolidate stability (07.03.2011)
(Quelle:UN News)
Lebanon’s paralysis over forming a government has prevented progress in implementing some of its key obligations in the United Nations resolution that ended the fighting between Israel and Hizbollah in 2006, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says in his latest report on the issue.