Malaysia conveys condolences over the death of TNI personnel in Lebanon

Kuala Lumpur - The Malaysian government has conveyed condolences over the death of a member of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) serving as a peacekeeper with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). “The Malaysian government extends its deepest condolences to the family and the Government of Indonesia over the loss of lives and injuries suffered by Indonesian peacekeeping troops from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL),” according to a statement from the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or Wisma Putra, in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. The attack incident occurred near Adchit Al Qusayr and Bani Hayyan on Sunday (29/3) and Monday (30/3). Malaysia calls on all parties to fully comply with their obligations under international law, including the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and other relevant UN resolutions, to ensure the protection and safety of UN peacekeeping forces, as well as the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure without compromise. “The parties responsible must be held accountable,” Wisma Putra stressed. Furthermore, Wisma Putra informed that personnel from the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) currently serving in UNIFIL are reported to be safe.