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Security Council extends Interim Force in Lebanon until 31 July, unanimously adopting resolution 1461 (2003).

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 31-JAN-03 		Format: Online - approximately 1397 words
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M2 PRESSWIRE-31 January 2003-UN: Security Council extends Interim Force in Lebanon until 31 July, unanimously adopting resolution 1461 (2003)(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) by a further six months, until 31 July.

Unanimously adopting resolution 1461 (2003), the Council also condemned all acts of violence, expressed great concern about the serious breaches and the air, sea and land violations of the withdrawal line, and urged the parties to put an end to those violations, and to abide scrupulously by their obligation to respect the safety of UNIFIL and other United Nations personnel.

In addition, the Council reiterated its call on the parties to continue to fulfil the commitments they have given to respect fully the withdrawal line identified by the United Nations.

It also supported the continued efforts of UNIFIL to maintain the ceasefire along the withdrawal line through mobile patrols and observation from fixed positions and through close contacts with the parties to correct violations, resolve incidents and prevent their escalation.

The Council also commended the Lebanese Government for taking steps to ensure the return of its effective authority throughout the south, including the deployment of Lebanese armed forces. It called...

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