Indonesia and UNIFIL troop-contributing nations condemn attacks on the force
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and the countries contributing troops to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have strongly condemned the continuous attacks on UNIFIL, which have resulted in the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers and injuries to several peacekeepers from other nations.
According to an official statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on Friday, this was conveyed by Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Umar Hadi, when reading the “Joint Statement on the Safety and Security of Peacekeepers” at UN Headquarters in New York on 9 April 2026.
The joint statement was initiated by Indonesia and supported by UNIFIL troop-contributing countries and several other member states.
“We strongly condemn the continuous attacks on UNIFIL, including the most recent serious attack that claimed the lives of three Indonesian peacekeeping troops and injured several other peacekeepers from France, Ghana, Indonesia, Nepal, and Poland,” the joint statement read.
The joint statement also noted that UNIFIL troop-contributing countries, along with other member states and the European Union, expressed deep concern over the increased tensions in Lebanon since 2 March 2026 and their impact on the safety and security of peacekeeping troops.
They reaffirmed their full support for UNIFIL and its mandate as outlined in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and urged all parties to take all measures to ensure the safety and security of peacekeeping personnel and premises in accordance with international law.
“The safety and security of UN peacekeepers is non-negotiable, and we urge the UN and the Security Council to use all available tools to strengthen the protection of UN peacekeepers in an increasingly dangerous environment,” the joint statement said.
They also called on the UN to continue investigating all attacks on peacekeepers promptly, transparently, and comprehensively, and to keep troop-contributing countries informed of investigation progress, emphasising that those responsible for the attacks must be held accountable.
In addition, the joint statement expressed deep concern over the security situation in Lebanon, particularly the high number of civilian casualties, extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, and the mass displacement of more than one million people.
“We call on the parties to immediately return to the 2024 ceasefire agreement and respect UN Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006),” the joint statement said.
They also called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon, de-escalation of tensions, and for all parties to return to the negotiating table, while reaffirming strong commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and unity.
They also paid tribute to the dedication and service of all UN peacekeepers who risk their lives for international peace and security, and expressed appreciation to all troop-contributing countries.
A total of 73 countries and UN observers have joined the joint statement, with the reading attended by representatives from other countries such as the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Pakistan, Bahrain, Spain, and Malaysia.