Politics Country November 14, 2024

UN Security Council Condemns Attacks on Peacekeepers

The UN Security Council condemned the recent attacks on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, highlighting the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.


UN Security Council Condemns Attacks on Peacekeepers

The Security Council of the United Nations discussed attacks carried out in the past week against the current mission of the UN in Livia. Following a series of incidents that occurred in the areas of responsibility of the Livia security forces, including Palestinian camps, the UN Security Council stated its concern and called for accountability. "Members of the Security Council expressed outrage at the attacks on UN personnel and assets, including vehicles and patrols in the area of responsibility (mission)," the press service of the organization stated in a statement. "We call on all parties to take measures to ensure the safety of UN personnel and safeguard the respect of public property." In connection with the incidents, the UN Security Council is considering issues of safety and the continuation of the mission's activities in Livia, particularly in the context of threats to personnel and the mission's infrastructure. "UN Security Council members underscored the importance of ensuring the safety of the UNIFIL mission and called on all sides to collaborate in preventing incidents and holding accountable those involved in the attacks," the statement said.