UN warns UNIFIL drawdown likely unless Security Council agrees post‑Dec plan
The UN spokesperson said options exist for continued international presence in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL's mandate ends Dec. 31, but the Security Council has not acted; absent action, the mission will move into drawdown and liquidation phases starting Jan. 1.
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A reporter asked how the UN sees security in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL's mandate ends on Dec. 31. Stephan said the secretary‑general has presented options for a continued international presence under a UN mandate, but the Security Council has not acted on those options.
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