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India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon; demands accountability| India News

India condemns attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon; demands accountability| India News

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New Delhi: India on Saturday issued a stern condemnation following a deadly attack on French UN Peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). A French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols the area as displaced residents waving Hezbollah flags make their way back to their homes on a makeshift road in the southern Lebanese area of Al-Qasmiyeh. (AFP) The official statement, released by the Ministry of External Affairs, underscored India’s long-standing role as a leading contributor to global peacekeeping and its commitment to the safety of those serving under the Blue Helmet. In a press statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “We strongly condemn the attack that took place today on French UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL. We pay our homage to the fallen Blue Helmet and wish a speedy recovery to the three other peacekeepers who were injured.” The UNIFIL, in a statement issued on its telegram channel, said that on Saturday morning, a UNIFIL patrol clearing explosive ordnance along a road in the …

‘On Foot, Bikes…’ South Lebanon ‘Residents March Home’ As Israel Opens Fire, ‘Kills 15’ | Hezbollah

‘On Foot, Bikes…’ South Lebanon ‘Residents March Home’ As Israel Opens Fire, ‘Kills 15’ | Hezbollah

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Last Updated:January 26, 2025, 23:12 IST India Crux On January 26, 2025, Israeli fire killed 15 people and injured 83 in southern Lebanon, as residents returned home following the ceasefire deadline. Among the dead was a Lebanese soldier. The Israeli military confirmed opening fire on civilians and Hezbollah supporters approaching Israeli-deployed villages, citing “imminent threats.” The UN warned conditions remain unsafe for return to Lebanon’s border areas. The IDF also accused Hezbollah of sending rioters to incite violence, while the Lebanese army condemned Israeli attacks and called for adherence to the ceasefire. n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Safety And Security Are Paramount’: India Joins UN Peacekeeping Nations In Condemning Attacks In Lebanon

‘Safety And Security Are Paramount’: India Joins UN Peacekeeping Nations In Condemning Attacks In Lebanon

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Last Updated: October 13, 2024, 07:12 IST New York, United States of America (USA) Members of the United Nations peacekeepers (UNIFIL) look at the Lebanese-Israeli border, as they stand on the roof of a watch tower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, October 12, 2023. (Reuters) Other signatories include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain, France and China — all countries that have contributed several hundred troops to the force Dozens of peacekeeping nations, including India, that contribute to the UN force in Lebanon have strongly condemned recent attacks on the peacekeepers stationed in the country amid Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah. “Such actions must stop immediately and should be adequately investigated,” said the joint statement on Saturday, signed by nations including leading contributors Indonesia and Italy. Other signatories include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain and France — all countries that have contributed several hundred troops to the force. At least five peacekeepers have been wounded in recent days as Israel takes its fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah into southern Lebanon which has stoked fear of larger …

As UN peacekeepers come under fire, India backs joint statement against Israeli action | India News

As UN peacekeepers come under fire, India backs joint statement against Israeli action | India News

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A day after it expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation along the Israel-Lebanon border, India Saturday joined the troop-contributing countries in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and aligned itself against Israeli military’s action that has wounded two UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. The Permanent Mission of India at the UN in New York, in a post on X, said: “As a major Troop Contributing Country, India aligns itself fully with the joint statement issued by the 34 UNIFIL troop contributing countries. Safety and security of peacekeepers are of paramount importance and must be ensured in accordance with extant UNSC Resolutions.” Two UN peacekeepers from Sri Lanka were wounded in an Israeli strike Friday near their watchtower in Naqoura in south Lebanon, Israel’s military said, while blasts shook the peacekeepers’ main base in the area for the second time in 48 hours as Israeli forces battled the Hezbollah. The UNIFIL force called it a “serious development” and said the security of UN personnel and property must be guaranteed. The force has more than 10,000 …

International Law Commission: Accountability of those who commit crimes against UN peacekeepers must be fixed, says Indian member | Ahmedabad News

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Professor Bimal Patel, Indian member at the International Law Commission (ILC) and also the vice chancellor of Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University, has proposed to the ILC that it should study the legal aspects of accountability of crimes committed against United Nation (UN) peacekeepers and “hopes that the proposal is accepted”. The 75th session of ILC is scheduled to be held on April 29 to May 31 and from July 1 to August 2. In an interview to The Indian Express, Patel said that he had proposed this last July. It will be examined by the ILC, following which, subject to the views of the 6th committee of the UN General Assembly, it may be taken up by the ILC next year, said Patel. On the need to study the legal aspects of accountability of crimes against UN peacekeepers, Patel said: “In India itself, 111 – subject to correction – Indian peacekeepers, while performing duties under UN charter, have sacrificed their lives and the numbers are quite high. Now, if those who are called upon to …