United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL): UN Peacekeeping Mission

Category: International Organisations / Peacekeeping

  • UNIFIL stands for United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.
  • It was established by the UN Security Council in 1978.
  • Its mandate has evolved over time in response to developments in southern Lebanon.
  • Following UN Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006), UNIFIL has played an important role in monitoring the cessation of hostilities and supporting stability in southern Lebanon.
  • It operates in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
  • UNIFIL is headquartered in Naqoura, Lebanon.
  • It is one of the UN's longstanding peacekeeping missions.

Key Pointer: UNIFIL → Lebanon → 1978 → UN peacekeeping → Resolution 1701