By way of derogation from Article 2 , the competent authorities of Member States as listed in the Annex may authorise , after prior written notification to the Government of Lebanon and UNIFIL , and under such conditions as they deem appropriate : ( a ) the provision to any natural or legal person , entity or body in Lebanon other than the armed forces of the Lebanese Republic or UNIFIL , of technical assistance , financing and financial assistance related to arms or related matÃ © riel which are either in or for use in Lebanon , provided that : ( i ) the services shall not be provided , directly or indirectly , to any militia for whose disarmament the UN Security Council has called in its Resolutions 1559 ( 2004 ) and 1680 ( 2006 ) , ( ii ) the authorisations are granted on a case - by - case basis , and ( iii ) the Government of Lebanon or UNIFIL authorised in each case the provision to the person , entity or body concerned of the services concerned .