Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon

The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said a peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village of Adchit al-Qusayr on Sunday.

Another peacekeeper was ‌critically injured, it said in a statement early on Monday.

Indonesia's foreign ministry said on Monday the deceased peacekeeper was one of its citizens and that three others were injured by indirect artillery fire in the vicinity of the Indonesian UNIFIL contingent's position near Adchit al-Qusayr.

"We do not know the origin of the projectile. We have launched an investigation ⁠to determine all of the circumstances," UNIFIL said.

"Once again, we call on all actors to uphold their obligations under international law and to ⁠ensure the safety and security of U.N. personnel and property at all times, including by refraining from actions that may put peacekeepers in danger," UNIFIL said.

Indonesia condemned the incident and said any harm to peacekeepers ⁠is unacceptable, while reiterating its condemnation "of Israel's attacks in Southern Lebanon."

Reuters