United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Abagna succeeds Arold and Lazaro Sainz of Spain, who have more than 36 years of military service, including extensive leadership roles in the Italian Armed Forces.
UNIFIL was established as a temporary force in 1978 to help establish peace in the region and as a confirmation of Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon.
