EU commits €8 million to strengthen peace and security in Lebanon after conflict
Project to support security institutions, mine clearance, and conflict prevention through partnership with UNDP and UNODC
BEIRUT, Lebanon (MNTV) – The European Union has allocated €8 million to support peace, security, and stabilization efforts in Lebanon following 13 months of Israeli assault that left communities devastated, institutions weakened, and public services disrupted.
The initiative will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in close coordination with Lebanese security institutions.
The funding aims to assist communities affected by conflict, facilitate their safe return, and strengthen the foundations for long-term peace.
Through its partnership with UNDP, the EU will bolster local initiatives focused on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and community resilience.
The project also aims to enhance the capacity of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) in delivering effective public safety services and support the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC) in managing unexploded ordnance in war-affected regions.
The contract was signed at the ISF headquarters in Beirut in the presence of Major General Raed Abdullah, Director General of the ISF; Peter Wagner, Director of the EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments; Sandra De Waele, EU Ambassador to Lebanon; and Blerta Aliko, UNDP Resident Representative in Lebanon.
Peter Wagner emphasized the critical role the Internal Security Forces (ISF) play in maintaining public order and protecting communities.
He added that the European Union’s crisis response aims to strengthen the ISF’s capacity during this crucial period.
Wagner also highlighted the importance of the Lebanon Mine Action Center’s work in clearing landmines and explosive remnants of war.
This effort is essential not only for protecting lives but also for enabling recovery, development, and the safe return of displaced families.
EU Ambassador De Waele added, “This new programme reflects our ongoing commitment to Lebanon and its security institutions in promoting peace and stability across the country at this critical time.”
Blerta Aliko emphasized the broader impact of the effort, saying, “As families return home and communities rebuild, this initiative provides a vital opportunity to strengthen stability and security.
By investing in conflict prevention, security services, and explosive ordnance clearance, we are laying the groundwork for long-term peace and development.”
The UNODC Regional Office reaffirmed its support, highlighting its role in prison reform and rehabilitation.
“This project will contribute to reducing tensions while enhancing rehabilitation and social reintegration, at a time when it is most critically needed,” the agency said in a statement.
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