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Abass Awala

Abass Awala was interviewed in UN Post 2-45, UNIFIL, South Lebanon for the Military Archives Oral History Project. His interview is part of a series of interviews recorded to mark forty years of Irish service in the country with UNIFIL. Abass has worked with UNIFIL since 1986 and at the time of this interview was working as Assistant to the UNIFIL Force Commander, Major General Michael Beary. Abass speaks about his childhood moving between Beirut and South Lebanon during the Civil War. He discusses his work with UNIFIL and with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and he speaks about the future of UNIFIL.
Aivo

Aivo Vahemets

Captain Aivo Vahemets was interviewed in More House, UN Post 2-45, UNIFIL, South Lebanon for the Military Archives Oral History Project. His interview is part of a series of interviews recorded to mark forty years of Irish service in Lebanon with UNIFIL. Captain Vahemets speaks about his military career, conscription and military service in Estonia and his service overseas in Afghanistan and Lebanon.
Ali

Ali Saad

Ali Saad was interviewed in More House, UN Post 2-45, UNIFIL South Lebanon for the Military Archives Oral History Project. Ali Saad’s interview is part of a series of interviews recorded to mark forty years of Irish service in Lebanon with UNIFIL. Ali has worked closely with the Defence Forces in Tibnin village since 1978, he is branch manager of Byblos Bank in Bint Jubayl. He is co-ordinator of the Lebanese Red Cross in South Lebanon and a founder member of Tibnin Orphanage.
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Art Magennis

Commandant Art Magennis was born in Ardglass, County Down in September 1919. In June 1940, he and his friend Desmond travelled from Down to Dublin to join the Irish army, after hearing Eamon de Valera on the radio. Commandant Magennis went on to serve in the Defence Forces for 39 years until he retired in September 1979.
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