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View all search resultsIndonesia demands thorough probe of peacekeeper deaths
The government has called for a thorough investigation into two incidents in Lebanon that left three Indonesian peacekeepers dead, following the release of preliminary findings from a United Nations probe that highlighted the probable roles of Israel and Hezbollah in the deadly events.
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United Nations peacekeepers with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) drive past a Lebanese army outpost on Friday in the area of Naqura in southern Lebanon. (AFP/Kawnat Haju)
Indonesia demands thorough probe of peacekeeper deaths
Yvette Tanamal
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta
The government has called for a thorough investigation into two incidents in Lebanon that left three Indonesian peacekeepers dead, following the release of preliminary findings from a United Nations probe that highlighted the probable roles of Israel and Hezbollah in the deadly events.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry acting director for international security and peace, Veronica Vicka Ancilla Rompis, said that Jakarta had responded to the UN findings by requesting an exhaustive probe, and had also urged “all relevant parties” to carry out simultaneous investigations to prosecute those responsible.
“The Indonesian government has taken note of the investigation’s findings and called on the UN to complete a full probe. [...] We also support the UN Interim Force in Lebanon [UNIFIL] in lodging a formal protest with the relevant parties,” Vicka said.
“Indonesia reiterates that the safety and security of UN peacekeeping personnel are non-negotiable. Any actions that endanger peacekeepers constitute a serious violation of international law and must not be allowed to continue,” she added.
