India Condemns Attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon, Calls for Accountability
India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon; demands accountability
Hindustan Times
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India condemned the attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon, emphasizing the need for accountability. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences and urged the Lebanese government to investigate the incident, which resulted in one death and three injuries among peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
- 01India condemned the attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon.
- 02One peacekeeper was killed, and three others were injured.
- 03India urged the Lebanese government to investigate the attack.
- 04The incident highlights the risks faced by international peacekeepers.
- 05India's response references UN Security Council Resolution 2589 on accountability.
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India issued a strong condemnation of the attack on French UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which occurred on Saturday in Ghanduriyah village. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences for the fallen peacekeeper and wished a swift recovery for the injured. The attack involved small-arms fire from non-state actors, reportedly linked to Hizbullah, while the peacekeepers were clearing explosive ordnance. India called on the Lebanese government to conduct an urgent investigation and ensure accountability for the perpetrators. This incident raises significant concerns about the safety of international personnel in the region. By invoking UN Security Council Resolution 2589, which India piloted, the country emphasized the need for a rigorous legal response to such attacks, asserting that they are violations of a global mandate requiring accountability.
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The attack raises serious concerns about the safety of international peacekeepers in Lebanon, potentially affecting ongoing peacekeeping missions.
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