US Embassy urges accountability after attack on UNIFIL
The United States “condemns in the strongest terms the violent attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers yesterday (Wednesday evening) that left one Irish servicemember dead and three wounded,” the U.S. Embassy in Beirut said.
“Violence against peacekeepers is unconscionable, puts Lebanese civilians at risk, and jeopardizes stability in southern Lebanon,” the Embassy added in a statement, sending Washington’s “heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the peacekeeper who died” and hoping for the speedy recovery of those wounded.
Moreover, the Embassy called upon the Lebanese government to “urgently investigate this attack, hold those responsible accountable, and prevent such attacks from occurring in the future.”
“We continue to urge the Lebanese government to facilitate full cooperation with UNIFIL, including facilitating UNIFIL movements into and out of its area of operations, with or without accompanying Lebanese security services, in accordance with UNSCR 1701,” the Embassy added.
Source: Naharnet
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