Turkey extends troops deployment in Lebanon
Turkish parliament ratifies motion to extend troops deployment in Lebanon for another year
By Muhammet Emin Avundukluoglu
ANKARA
The parliament on Tuesday ratified a motion to extend the deployment of Turkish troops in Lebanon for another year as part of the UN’s interim force.
The term of Turkish soldiers in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, also known as UNIFIL, was extended until Aug. 31, 2019.
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The UNIFIL was established in 1978 when Israel withdrew from Lebanon. The peacekeeping force is intended to provide security and help the Lebanese government in rebuilding its authority.
Around 10,600 troops from 40 countries are part of the UNIFIL mission.
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