Turkish parliament extends troop deployment in Lebanon
ANKARA (AA) – Türkiye’s parliament has approved a presidential motion seeking to extend the mandate of Turkish troops in Lebanon for one more year.
The Turkish parliament first approved the participation of troops in UNIFIL mission in September 2006.
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.
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