A debate is intensifying in Lebanon over the future of international military presence in the south as the mandate of the United NationsInterimForce in Lebanon (UNIFIL) approaches its expiration at the end of this year.
In a statement, UNIFIL said peacekeepers have strengthened their presence in the area to help consolidate the relative stability achieved over recent weeks ... UNIFIL said these efforts are contributing ...
This comes in addition to efforts at the UN to renew the activity of UNIFIL under another name, ostensibly for the same purpose ...France was among those opposed to shutting down UNIFIL.
France and Italy will spearhead efforts to establish a multinational coalition to support Lebanon after the U.N. peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL) ends later this year, President Emman ....