The Battle Stress Recovery Unit (BSRU) in UNIFIL: A Module of the Belgian Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Role 2
Abstract
In 1978, the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were founded by the Security Council of the United. This in order to confirm Israel s withdrawal from Lebanon, to restore international peace and security and to assist the Lebanese Government in restoring its effective authority in the area. Following the July/August 2006 conflict, between Israel and Hezbollah, in southern Lebanon, the Council increased its troop strengths from 2000 troops in August 2006 to 12000 at the end of January 2007, consisting of contingents of 28 nations. The maximum number of UNIFIL peacekeepers has been noted at 15000. With the United Nations mandate resolution 1701 of August 2006, UNIFIL received the mission to assist the Lebanese Armed Forces in the establishment, in the southern Lebanon, of an area free of any armed personnel other than those of the Government of Lebanon and of UNIFIL. On the 25th August 2006, the Belgian government proposed the UN its own participation. This participation had to give an answer to the needs of the UN and moreover was to be a useful part in the reconstruction of Lebanon. The Belgian government proposed a participation in the demining field, the reconstruction and the medical services. The mission of the Belgian Luxemburg Forces in Lebanon (BELUFIL) was born.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA582926
Entities
People
- Johan Bancken