Lebanon: honorary citizenship to Italian blue helmets

05/02/14

The mayor of Shihin - Lawyer Wissam Hammoud has conferred Honorary Citizenship to the commander of the Western Sector of South Lebanon (Joint Task Force Lebanon), Brigadier General Maurizio Riccò - in recognition of the efforts made by the Italian Blue Helmets to support the population for the improvement of the conditions of peace and stability in South Lebanon.

On this occasion, the Italian Blue Helmets based on the "Granatieri di Sardegna", delivered a CIMIC project carried out with national funds in the municipality of Shihin, consisting of the redevelopment of a basin for collecting rainwater destined for agricultural uses. the construction of a soccer field with synthetic grass, in favor of the youth of the village and the surrounding area. In addition, a professional dryer, purchased with national funds, was donated to the women's orphanage in the city of Tibnin, which will help improve conditions of stay of eighty-seven among girls and adolescents between the 5 and 16 years, guests of the Institute.

Source: Italian contingent in Lebanon