UN Condemns Restrictions on Peacekeepers in South Lebanon
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Security Council expresses concern at recent installation of 'containers' along UN-drawn Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel that restrict the UN force's access and visibility; U.S. envoy implies Hezbollah at fault
Peacekeepers are increasingly blocked from monitoring the border area, according to the United States.
BEIRUT: Lebanon has welcomed the UN Security Council’s unanimous adoption of a resolution to renew UNIFIL’s mandate for another year. The renewal request was made by the Lebanese government. Arab News learned that after France submitted a draft of Resolution 2650, Lebanon tried to remove selected passages. However, several countries opposed the changes and insisted on passing
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday strongly condemning harassment, intimidation, attacks and restrictions against the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon.