United Nations, United States, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Vital to keep a UN force in Lebanon after current peacekeepers depart: Guterres

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2026-06-01

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday that it will be necessary to maintain peacekeepers in Lebanon after the mandate of the current mission expires at year-end. In a report to the Security Council seen by AFP, Guterres proposes three options ranging from nearly 2,000 to more than 5,500 uniformed UN personnel to monitor the ceasefire and support the Lebanese armed forces. abd/ksb/msp ...

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