mines and bombs. SITUATION IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AND ACTIVITIES OF UNIFIL 10. During the reporting period, the presence and activities of IDF in the UNIFIL area were generally limited. However, IDF further developed its logistic facilities in the area, maintained patrol bases and erected temporary road-blocks. A -number of local in­ habitants were detailed by IDF. On 23 November 1982, an Israeli unit forced its way into the Senegalese battalion headquarters and briefly questioned Lebanese army personnel stationed there. The fol­ lowing day, a similar attempt was foiled at the Irish battalion headquarters. On 16 December, Israeli soldiers at Jwayya fired approximately 20 rounds and two illumination flares towards two Nigerian posi­ tions. On 20 December, Israeli personnel on two sepa­ rate occasions fired over the heads of two members of the UNIFIL military police who were on convoy duty at the Khalde Junction south of Beirut. 11. A series of incidents involving the de facto forces (Christian and associated militias) took place following the take-over by the Norwegian battalion of the area formerly controlled by the Nepalese battalion. The incidents, commencing on 19 October and lasting for approximately a month, included the kidnapping of a soldier, hijacking of vehicles, removal of equipment and firing close to UNIFIL positions. The de facto forces also sealed off the Norwegian battalion area and increased the restrictions on UNIFIL freedom of movement within the enclave controlled by them. The reason given for the harassment was the alleged change in the procedure of UNI FIL towards a limited number of local Lebanese residents who were mem­ bers of the de facto forces and who. it was claimed. had previously been able to travel to and from their homes in the UNIFIL area wearing uniforms and. occasionally, with their personal weapons. Through 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report on the situation in Southern Lebanon and the activities of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) during a specific period. The text focuses on the presence and actions of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the de facto forces (Christian and associated militias) in the area, including incidents of harassment and intimidation against UNIFIL personnel and local residents. The text does not mention any economic, environmental, health, education, or cultural issues, but rather focuses on the political and security situation in the region.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations