In addition to the personnel listed above, UNIFIL was assisted by 72 military observers of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). The ni.,mber of observers, which had been temporarily re­ duced because of operational requirements of UNTSO in Beirut [see S/15455, para. 5], was brought back up to strength on 20 December 1982. The observers were under the operational control of the Com,1J1ander of UNIFIL, Lieutenant-General William Callaghan. 16 [Original: English] [13 January 1983] · 4. As previously indicated [ibid., para. 21 ], the Nepalese battalion left UNIFIL, and its withdrawal was completed by 18 November: The new Finnish battalion [see S/15468 and S/15469] completed its de­ ployment on 11 December. On 8 November, the Gov­ ernment of Nigeria informed the Secretary-General that it would discontinue its participation in UNIFIL . after the expiration of the current mandate. Two Niger~ ian companies, comprising 250 all ranks, were repat­ riated on 10 November at the end of their regular tour of duty. The French infantry unit remained at reduced strength in accordance· with the temporary arrange­ ment releasing the greater part of the unit to the French authorities [see S/15455, para. 4]. 5. During the reporting period, six members of the Force lost their lives. Three Irish soldiers were killed in a shooting incident under circumstances which are still. being clarified. One Finnish and two Ghanaian soldiers died as a result of accidents. Since UNIFIL was established, 89 members of the Force have died, 40 of them as a result of firing or mine explosions, 39 in accidents and 10 from natural causes. Some 120 have been wounded in armed clashes, shellings and mine explosions. 6. As a result of the movement of units reported in paragraph 4 above, some changes had to be made to 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a report on the activities and personnel of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). It discusses the movement of military units, the number of casualties, and the operational control of the force. Given the context of a military operation, it seems unlikely that the text would fall under any of the categories related to economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, international trade, health, education, employment, or culture.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Military Affairs