WorthyNewsBot Posted August 31, 2016 Group: Bots Followers: 3 Topic Count: 39,879 Topics Per Day: 6.49 Content Count: 44,074 Content Per Day: 7.18 Reputation: 980 Days Won: 2 Joined: 06/06/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted August 31, 2016 (Worthy News) - The UN Security Council warned Tuesday that violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement between Lebanon and Israel could lead to a new conflict “that none of the parties or the region can afford.” The council’s warning came in a resolution adopted unanimously Tuesday extending the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon that monitors the cessation of hostilities until Aug. 31, 2017. It maintained the mission’s ceiling at 15,000 troops, supported by international and local civilian staff. The council expressed concern “at the limited progress made towards the establishment of a permanent cease-fire.” [ Source ] View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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