Serbian Chief of Staff Visits UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon After Soldier's Death

General Milan Mojsilovic, Serbia's Chief of General Staff, visited the Serbian contingent serving with the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon. This visit occurred in the wake of a Serbian sergeant's death while deployed at a peacekeeper base.

In a press release, the Serbian military leadership commended the contingent for their service in what is described as one of the riskiest UN peace missions. During his visit, General Mojsilovic met with UNIFIL commander Major General Diodato Abagnara and Sector East commander Brigadier General Antonio Ortiz Martinez. He reaffirmed the Serbian armed forces' dedication to participating in UN peacekeeping operations.

General Mojsilovic emphasized that both the Serbian state and its army are demanding a thorough investigation. He stressed the need to establish all facts surrounding the attack on the base, which resulted in the death of a Serbian Armed Forces member, and to hold those responsible accountable.

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Mojsilovic emphasised that our state and the army demand a full investigation, the establishment of all facts and the punishment of those responsible for the attack on the base in which a member of the Serbian Armed Forces was killed.