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EU to Train Lebanese Army Amid UN Peacekeeper Exit
The European Union will establish a new mission to train and assist the Lebanese army, aiming to enhance its control and border security.
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What happened
- 01The European Union will launch a new mission to train and assist the Lebanese army.
- 02The mission aims to strengthen the Lebanese army's control over its territory and borders.
- 03This initiative comes as the UNIFIL peacekeeping force's mandate in southern Lebanon is set to end.
- 04The Lebanese army faces severe economic hardship and resource shortages.
- 05The EU mission will involve up to 150 civilian and military personnel.
- 06The move supports Lebanese institutions in their efforts to restore sovereignty and stability.
This initiative follows significant economic difficulties faced by the Lebanese military and coincides with the approaching end of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force's mandate in southern Lebanon. The mission, expected to include up to 150 personnel, will advise Lebanese security forces and aims to bolster state institutions amidst ongoing regional tensions and Hezbollah's independent military power.
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