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Finland’s Next Role in Lebanon

Finnish peacekeepers have served in Lebanon since 1982. With the United Nations mission nearing its end, Helsinki is preparing for a different role.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 10

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is due to end regular operations on December 31. Finland is preparing to take part in a new European Union mission in Lebanon, the Finnish Prime Minister’s Office said on November 6.

President Alexander Stubb discussed the plan with the Ministerial Committee on Foreign a…

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