UNIFIL Convoy Attacked In Beirut, Peacekeeper Injured

2025-02-14 07:06:00

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Friday that its convoy was violently attack in Beirut, a vehicle was set ablaze and its outgoing deputy commander, who was returning home after ending his mission, was injured.
"We are shocked by this outrageous attack on peacekeepers who have been serving to restore security and stability to south Lebanon during a difficult time," the UN force said in a statement.
"Attacks on peacekeepers are flagrant violations of international law and may amount to war crimes. We demand a full and immediate investigation by Lebanese authorities and for all perpetrators to be brought to justice."
The UN Force, however, affirmed that the peacekeepers would continue to work to restore security and stability in south Lebanon in accordance with our mandate under Security Council resolution 1701.
For his part, the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam strongly condemned the assault on the UN peacekeeping forces and ordered a probe into the incident. (end)
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