The Legion returns to the Country of Cedars on the eve of its centenary from its foundation

·        The 12^th “Rey Alfonso” Brigade leads the 32^nd  Lebano Brigade

The 12^th “Rey Alfonso” Brigade of the Spanish Legion has become 32^nd Lebanon Brigade by leading the East Sector of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The 12^th Guadarrama Brigade is replaced by the legionaries in the mission.

The relief act between the Spanish Contingents has taken place at the ‘Miguel de Cervantes’ base, in Marjayoun, and has been indeed materialised when Commander Marcos Llago Navarro has received the United Nations flag. This is the fourth deployment of the Legion Brigade in Lebanon. The ceremony has been presided over by the Commander of the Mission, the Italian Major General Stefano Del Col.

The new forces will remain deployed in the area for a period of six months, during which they will work jointly with other Contingents of the East Sector (Brazil, Serbia, El Salvador, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Kazajistán and France) and will cooperate with the Lebanese Armed Forces.

During the deployment, progress will be made on the objectives set out in UN Security Council resolutions 1701 and 2485, which seek stability and security in southern Lebanon.