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Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Aug 29, 2024

New York [US], August 29: The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until 31st August 2025, stressing the importance of - and the need to achieve - a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2749 (2024), the Council also demanded the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) and urged all relevant actors to implement immediate measures towards de-escalation - including those aimed at restoring calm, restraint and stability across the Blue Line.
Further, the 15-member organ encouraged the Secretary-General to ensure that the Force remains ready to adapt its activities to support de-escalation and requested continued reporting on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006) every four months.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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