UNIFIL: A Shell Explodes at the Troops' Position, Resulting in 1 Death and 1 Injury Among Peacekeepers
In the early hours of March 30 local time, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement saying that on the evening of the 29th, a shell exploded at a UNIFIL position, resulting in the death of one peacekeeper and serious injuries to another peacekeeper.
The statement indicated that a shell exploded at a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL is currently unclear about the source of the shell and has launched an investigation.
UNIFIL once again calls on all parties to fulfill their obligations under international law to always ensure the safety of UN personnel and property, including avoiding any actions that may jeopardize the safety of peacekeepers. (Reporter: Yang Yuan, Qu Sheng)
A shell exploded at a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position near Adchit Al Qusayr on March 29, 2023, resulting in the death of one peacekeeper and injuries to another. UNIFIL is currently investigating the source of the shell and has urged all parties to uphold their obligations under international law to protect UN personnel and property.
- One peacekeeper was killed and another injured due to a shell explosion.
- The incident occurred at a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr.
- UNIFIL is investigating the source of the shell.
- UNIFIL called for all parties to ensure the safety of UN personnel.