About United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon:
- It is a peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon.
- It was established by the Security Council in 1978.
- Background: Originally, UNIFIL was created by the Security Council in 1978 to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
- The mandate had to be adjusted twice, due to the developments in 1982 and 2000.
- In 2006, the UN Security Council strengthened UNIFIL’s mandate to monitor the cessation of hostilities, among other tasks.
- Objectives: UNIFIL's objectives include:
- Confirming Israeli withdrawal
- Restoring international peace and security
- Assisting the Lebanese Government in restoring its authority
- Monitoring the cessation of hostilities Protecting civilians and humanitarian workers
- It has the Maritime Task Force which is a naval peacekeeping force.
- It was deployed in 2006 at the request of the Lebanese Government to help the Lebanese Navy secure the country’s sea borders and other maritime entry points
- India is also one of the troops contributing country.
