UNIFIL marks UN Peacekeepers' Day, affirming the importance of

By A Mystery Man Writer

UNIFIL marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at the mission’s headquarters today. As 29 May fell on a Saturday this year, UNIFIL chose to hold its ceremony the following Monday. On the occasion, the peacekeeping mission’s head and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col paid tribute to thousands of UN peacekeepers around the world, notably in south Lebanon, for their selfless service in pursuit of lasting peace. “As peacekeepers, our job is to keep the peace,” said Major General Del Col.