Political / United Nations “UNIFIL” forces operating in southern Lebanon deploy a detachment in Beirut to help remove debris and rebuild.

Sunday 10/2/1442 AH, corresponding to 09/27/2020 AD, SPA

Beirut, Safar 10, 1442 AH, corresponding to September 27, 2020 AD
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon “UNIFIL” announced that, at the request of the Lebanese Armed Forces, a detachment consisting of a multinational force was deployed in Beirut today to assist the Lebanese authorities in their efforts to deal with the repercussions of the tragic explosions that occurred on August 4.
The forces said today in a statement: The deployment that took place early this morning follows a mandate from the UN Security Council for the mission to take temporary and special measures to provide support to Lebanon and its people in the wake of the explosions; and UNIFIL peacekeepers deployed to the Lebanese capital with machinery and heavy equipment. Other
The statement added: UNIFIL assistance, which will be implemented in three phases in about three weeks, will be operational both in the port and in the city center with a team based on engineers, and the main areas of support will be as follows – Debris removal and construction work to facilitate rapid resumption. For operations in the port of Beirut.
The mission chief and his commander-in-chief, Major General Stefano Del Col, said: It is a special moment for all of us at UNIFIL as we provide tangible support to the population in need, noting that this support It is also in line with the recent call by the UN Security Council to strengthen cooperation between UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces.
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