Ibrahim Haidar 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 Lebanon with UNIFIL. Ibrahim Haidar is a civilian employed locally by the Irish Finnish Battalion. He speaks about his experiences working with Irish troops.
Ibrahim Haidar (Brian)
Interviewed for MAOHP - 09/03/2018
Location(s): Brashit
Length: 2.36
In this clip Ibrahim Haidar (Brian) speaks about his background working with Irish troops from 1980 to 2001 and from 2007 to the present. He speaks about growing up in Brashit with Irish troops stationed next to his home. He speaks about the similarities between Irish and Lebanese people saying...
Ibrahim Haidar (Brian)
Interviewed for MAOHP - 09/03/2018
Location(s): Brashit
Length: 2.13
Ibrahim and the interviewer discuss his accent. 'C' Company of the Irish battalions was stationed in Brashit in South Lebanon, the company was traditionally made up of troops drawn from the Western Command. Ibrahim learned English through working with Irish soldiers in 'C' Company and as a result he speaks...
