Mandate
UNIFIL is tasked with achieving the following objectives:
- Confirm the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon
- Restore international peace and security
- Assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return of its effective authority in the area
Mandating resolutions by the United Nations:
- 31 January 2006: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1655
- 31 July 2006: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1697
- 11 August 2006: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701
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