UNIFIL: Situation in South Lebanon "Extremely Fragile" Ahead of Expected Withdrawal
UN force spokesperson Candace Ardell reveals preparations for a phased withdrawal spanning several stages before year-end.
The spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Candace Ardell, has disclosed details of ongoing preparations for the withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces from South Lebanon, following the conclusion of the mission's mandate set to expire at year-end.
Ardell clarified that the withdrawal process will be implemented in phases over a period of months rather than all at once.
Describing the Situation as "Fragile and Volatile"
The spokesperson characterized the current security situation in South Lebanon as "extremely fragile" and volatile, alluding to the sensitive nature of the period preceding the departure of UN forces from the region.
Available details have not disclosed the precise timeline for the withdrawal phases or the alternative security arrangements that may replace UNIFIL's presence in the area.
These statements come amid ongoing international monitoring of the situation in South Lebanon, where UNIFIL has maintained its monitoring role along the border for many years.
The Lebanese government has yet to issue any official comment regarding arrangements following the UN force's withdrawal.
Sources
- اليونيفيل قبل الانسحاب: الوضع في جنوب لبنان "هش للغاية" — Sky News Arabia
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