Poland to Withdraw from UNIFIL in October
Poland has officially informed the United Nations of its plans to withdraw its troops from UNIFIL in October 2009, the spokeswoman for the peacekeeping force said Tuesday.
"Any changes to UNIFIL”s contributing forces are part of a dynamic operation which depends on regular discussions between the U.N. Department of Peacekeeping Operations and contributing states," said Yasmina Bouziane.
The significance of the operation is that it guarantees "UNIFIL”s workforce is at full capacity and ensures the force can continue its mission according to the provisions of Security Council Resolution 1701," she added.
"As one state considers withdrawing or reducing its troops, other nations will increase theirs. There are countries who have already expressed desire to participate in UNIFIL," Bouziane said.
Poland has been a part of UNIFIL since 1982 with a 450-member contingent.