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Issue 16 Dec For Free Distribution Not For Sale December 2014 - no.16 Major-General Luciano Portolano takes over Command of UNIFIL Maj.-Gen. Luciano Portolano formally took over command of UNIFIL from Maj.-Gen. Paolo Serra during a Transfer of Command ceremony held at the UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura on 24 July 2014. Maj.-Gen. Portolano has extensive experience with multinational operations. On assuming charge as Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Portolano said: “In the months to come, I will continue to move forward along the same path: monitoring the cessation of hostilities and fostering the parties’ respect for the Blue Line; maintaining close cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces at the tactical level, as well as continuing our strategic dialogue; supporting the local communities to the best of UNIFIL’s ability, so as to preserve the strong bond of trust and friendship with the people of the south.” Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil visits UNIFIL The Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Gebran Bassil paid a visit to UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura last month. It is the first visit by a Lebanese Foreign Minister since 1978. Following the meeting, Maj.-Gen. Portolano said “The visit sends a strong message that Lebanon stands firm in its commitment to UN Security Council resolution 1701 and to our mission, notwithstanding the challenges the country faces today. I assured the Minister of our continued full support to the efforts of the Lebanese Government to strengthen the capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces.” Maj.-Gen. Portolano also thanked Mr. Bassil for the invaluable assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants to UNIFIL. CONTENTS Former Force Commander’s parting words 4 Strategic Dialogue in progress for South Lebanon 5 Civil Affairs in the field 6 | 8 - Enhancing relations with local communities - My dream is my challenge - Youth club’s call to serve the needy ‘Al-Janoub’ is published by UNIFIL Office of Public Information A peacekeeper's search for family roots 9 Publisher Design/Graphics Blue Line Marking: Imran Riza Zeina Ezzeddine 12 Editor-in-Chief Editorial support The boots on the ground Andrea Tenenti Adib Al Moussa Senior Editor and Photographers Editorial Advisor Pasqual Gorriz Marcos Endless war against ‘immortal soldiers’ 13 Antonette Miday Yury Kushko Contributors Senior editors Rania Harb Joumana Sayegh Hiba Monzer Did you know? Greta Isac Yury Kushko 14 Editorial Advisor Sultan Suleiman Cambodia Greta Isac Rania Bdeir Hassan Siklawi Ingrid Koeck Alban Mendes De Leon Ibl al-Saqi: 15 Al-Janoub contact A town’s long history with UNIFIL Tel. +961 1 926 441 Email [email protected] +961 1 926 442 Fax +961 1 827 016 We did not see it coming 16 | 17 Except where identified by the copyright symbol ©, Memories of living at the office during the war articles in Al-Janoub may be reprinted without permission on condition that two copies of the publication containing the reprint are sent to the Editor-in-Chief of Al-Janoub. Chronicle 18 The logo ‘ ’ is a calligraphic representation of the word Al-Janoub in Arabic Cover Photo: Major-General Luciano Portolano Colour correction and printing UNIFIL's Head of Mission and Force Commander Disclaimer The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNIFIL concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city area or of its authorities, or concerning delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The views expressed do not necessarily represent the policies or positions of UNIFIL, nor does the citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement. Former Force Commander’s parting words Prior to his departure, the former Head of Mission and Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Paolo Serra commented on the remarkable progress made by UNIFIL in south Lebanon. After two-and-a-half years as the head of The visible marking of the Blue Line is UNIFIL, what would you say are your main an important task that has progressed achievements? in cooperation with the parties. UNIFIL’s we must not lose sight A lot of progress has been made in the Maritime Task Force has effectively carried of the unprecedented implementation of UNIFIL’s mandate over out its mandate to assist the Lebanese the past 8 years of UNSCR 1701 and 2 ½ navy in ensuring that there is no illegal stability achieved in the arms smuggling by sea. years under my tenure. last almost 8 years Every challenge we faced brought forth What challenges remain? the strengths of the mechanisms we Overall, conditions on the ground have have established with the parties within significantly improved, but a number of parties must go beyond the cessation the framework of resolution 1701 to obstacles remain. The countries are still of hostilities, to take advantage of the effectively deal with any development. de facto at war, but the mission is offering window of opportunity UNIFIL provides, Comprehensive liaison and coordination a window of opportunity for the parties and move at the political level to achieve arrangements through UNIFIL enjoy the to move from cessation of hostilities to a permanent ceasefire. permanent ceasefire. full and active participation of the parties Do you have a final word for the people of and have been effective in addressing key We are working on the full implementation of south Lebanon? security and military operational issues. 1701 to strengthen the role of the LAF with I joined the mission on 28 January 2012. The Tripartite meeting has proved the support of the international community I take with me fond memories of a unique effective in containing incidents or through strategic dialogue. country with a rich cultural mix, history, and diversity. violations, and engaging the parties in The regional situation is also concerning, taking practical steps towards conflict- but it raises the stakes for both Lebanon I sincerely thank the people for their prevention and confidence-building. and Israel to preserve the calm along hospitality, strong support and commitment the Blue Line. The parties continue to The security environment in south to UNIFIL. They have welcomed us into emphasize that they are fully committed Lebanon today is strategically different their country and into their homes and have to working with UNIFIL to maintain the been our excellent hosts. Only with their from the situation that existed until 2006 cessation of hostilities. cooperation and friendship, has UNIFIL been thanks to the joint efforts of UNIFIL and able to advance the implementation of our LAF. The last eight years have seen These are signs that the foundations for mandated tasks. unprecedented calm that is reflected in the stability laid over the last six years are economic development of the south today. taking hold in southern Lebanon. But the Antonette Miday - Public Information Office Issue 16 Dec. 14 Issue 16 Dec. 4 5 Strategic Dialogue in progress for South Lebanon Brig.-Gen. Mohammad Janbay Lebanese Governement Coordinator to UNIFIL, UNIFIL Force Commander Maj.- Gen. Luciano Portolano and Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Imran Riza at UNIFIL HQ A recent meeting of the Strategic Dialogue (SD) committees marked a major milestone when it brought together members from all three tiers of the SD mechanism and re-established contacts critical to the outcome of the process. The aim of the SD process is to strengthen Paolo Serra and LAF Commander-in-Chief LAF in the south has lessened, and their the capacity of LAF to assume greater Jean Kahwaji took place during the tenure of diminished presence constrains progress security responsibilities in southern Lebanon former Deputy Force Commander Brig.-Gen. with this capacity-building initiative. and Lebanese territorial waters. The SD Patrick Phelan who was tasked with leading the process is intended to support efforts to SD initiative with the Lebanese Armed Forces At the meeting, attended by representatives move towards a permanent ceasefire, (LAF), and to finalize Strategic Dialogue Plan. from LAF, UNIFIL, UNSCOL and Government of Lebanon, it was agreed that the ‘imminent through implementation of tasks mandated Before his departure, Brig.-Gen. Phelan in UNSC Resolution 1701 (2006). needs’ for the process are to be identified by stated that the signing the Strategic Dialogue UNIFIL and their LAF counterparts. These needs The meeting which was facilitated by UNIFIL Plan was “a significant achievement”. He referred to the most essential requirements for Deputy Force Commander Brig.-Gen. also identified areas of top priority for the progress, such as funding and equipment. Tarundeep Kumar and held at UNIFIL’s success of the process, which included headquarters in Naqoura on 16 October 2014 accommodation, command, control and The Imminent Needs List is to be put forward is considered a turning point because the SD is communication, operations and mobility, to donors, who are an essential part of the set to move past its conceptualization phase. logistics and maritime capacity and training. success of the SD process – another issue that was highlighted at the meeting. Previously, the efforts focused on producing the Brig.-Gen. Phelan also warned that certain relevant documents in order to set a strategic operational challenges that the LAF faces “The donors and international community dialogue framework, running joint exercises for can put a strain on the process, especially should show their support not merely in assessment, studies etc. Now the challenge the deployment of LAF troops outside the pledges and verbal commitments, but lies in moving from concept to implementation, UNIFIL Area of Operation. through actual commitment of funds,” according to Jovdat Mammadov, Political “We have to understand that the LAF has to look said Mr. Mammadov. He pointed out that Affairs Officer (Strategic Dialogue) at UNIFIL.
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