Middle East
LebanonDiscussion on Irish Troops' UN Mandate in Lebanon and EU Mission
Discussions are underway regarding the potential loss of the UN mandate for Irish troops in Lebanon and the implications of a new EU military support mission.
Background
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has maintained a peacekeeping presence in southern Lebanon since 1978. Its mandate is renewed periodically by the UN Security Council. Various international actors, including the EU, also engage in regional security initiatives.
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