UN Security Council concerned about attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon
(VOVWORLD) - The UN Security Council issued a statement Wednesday expressing concerns about recent attacks on UN peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon, urging all parties to take all measures to respect the safety and security of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) personnel.
 The UNIFIL force are on patrol along the border between Lebanon and Israel in Marjayoun. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
In its statement, the members of the Security Council condemned the attacks on October 29 and November 7 and 8 this year, injuring several UNIFIL peacekeepers.
The document was issued as tensions in the conflict in Lebanon continue to escalate, especially in the border area between Lebanon and Israel.