UN: Condemnation of Attacks Against UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix condemned the attacks against UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon. Two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed on March 30 when an explosion hit a UNIFIL convoy near Bani Hayyan. Another peacekeeper was killed the previous day in an explosion at a UNIFIL base in Ett Taibe.

Mr. Lacroix expressed his condolences and stressed that peacekeepers should not be targeted. He also expressed concern about incidents of aggressive behavior against UNIFIL. He called for the protection of UN personnel and the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1701.

Despite the dangerous conditions, UNIFIL continues to carry out its mandate.