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| UNIFIL 2006 report |
| 2006-07-28 |
| Captain Ed has been hammering the recent release of a UNIFIL report for 2006 that describes (as one example) how the Hezbies have been building their positions right next to the UNIFIL stations. Interesting nuggets in here. To get this, hit the link and put 'UNIFIL' in the extended search text box. The report is dated '20-07-06'. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #4 UNIFIL: United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon. Interim? 28 years? Good thing it wasn't permanent. According to Security Council resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) of 19 March 1978, UNIFIL was established to: Confirm the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon; Restore international peace and security; Assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return of its effective authority in the area. Most recently the mandate of UNIFIL was extended until 31 July 2006 by Security Council resolution 1655 (2006) of 31 January 2006. So it looks as if the interim forces' mandate ends next Monday. Wonder if that means they're going to get the hell out of the way? |
| Posted by: GK 2006-07-28 07:31 |
| #3 Then there is this, near the end - 41. The hostilities between Hizbollah and Israel since 12 July have radically changed the context in which UNIFIL is operating. In the current environment, circumstances conducive to United Nations peacekeeping do not exist. Facing a situation where the Force is restricted from carrying out even basic activities, such as the ability to resupply its positions and to conduct search and rescue operations on behalf of its personnel, how can it fulfil its mandate under Security Council resolution 425 (1978)? So their basic function is to resupply themselves and perform search and rescue? |
| Posted by: Bobby 2006-07-28 06:26 |
| #2 Some Hizbollah positions remained in close proximity to United Nations positions, especially in the Hula area, posing a significant security risk to United Nations personnel and equipment, as demonstrated during the heavy exchanges of fire on 28 May. In letters to the Foreign Minister, dated 23 March, 27 June and 5 July 2006, the Force Commander, General Pellegrini, expressed grave concern about the Hizbollah construction works in close proximity to United Nations positions and requested that the Government of Lebanon take necessary actions to rectify the situation. However, the situation remained unchanged despite repeated objections addressed by UNIFIL to the Lebanese authorities. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2006-07-28 06:18 |
| #1 Very interesting indeed. Thanks for the link. |
| Posted by: leroidavid 2006-07-28 00:41 |