Article: Security Council extends United Nations force in Lebanon, unanimously adopting resolution 1697 (2006); Urges all concerned parties to avoid action that might endanger United Nations personnel.

M2 PRESSWIRE-1 August 2006-UN: Security Council extends United Nations force in Lebanon, unanimously adopting resolution 1697 (2006); Urges all concerned parties to avoid action that might endanger United Nations personnel(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Having examined the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), including its observations that the Force had been impeded from effectively carrying out its activities, as a result of the continuing hostilities along the Blue Line, the Security Council today decided to extend its mandate until 31 August 2006.

The Council, expressing the ...

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