Malaysia Joins Global Effort to Protect UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Joint Statement Condemns Attacks on UNIFIL Peacekeepers

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia, along with 33 other countries contributing to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), has co-signed a joint statement calling for the protection of UN peacekeepers. The joint statement, shared on Poland’s Permanent Mission to the UN’s X account (@PLinUN), strongly condemned recent attacks on the UNIFIL peacekeepers, calling for such actions to cease immediately and for thorough investigations to be carried out.

Urge for Respect and Security

“We urge all parties in the conflict to respect UNIFIL’s presence, which entails the obligation to guarantee the safety and security of its personnel at all times,” it read. The statement followed the injury of five UNIFIL personnel in multiple incidents involving attacks by Israeli forces at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, southern Lebanon.

Critical Role of UNIFIL

The joint statement pointed out the critical role UNIFIL plays in maintaining stability and fostering lasting peace in Southern Lebanon and the Middle East. It reaffirmed the contributing nations’ commitment to supporting the mission in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

The X post also included the flags of all 34 signatory countries, symbolising their unified support for UNIFIL’s mission. In addition to Malaysia, the co-signatories of the joint statement are Armenia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Latvia, Malta, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Tanzania.

UNIFIL Peacekeepers in Lebanon

According to the media, there are 10,058 peacekeepers in Lebanon. This number represents the ongoing efforts of UNIFIL to maintain peace and stability in the region.

Conclusion

The joint statement is a strong message from the international community, emphasizing the importance of protecting UN peacekeepers and upholding the principles of international law. As a co-signatory, Malaysia reiterates its commitment to supporting UNIFIL’s mission in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

FAQs:

* What is the purpose of UNIFIL?
+ The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a peacekeeping mission mandated by the United Nations to maintain stability and security in Southern Lebanon.
* How many countries are contributing to UNIFIL?
+ 34 countries are contributing to UNIFIL, including Malaysia, Armenia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Ghana, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Latvia, Malta, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Tanzania.
* How many peacekeepers are in Lebanon?
+ There are 10,058 peacekeepers in Lebanon, according to recent media reports.