UN peacekeeper dies in Lebanon after mortar attack
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- A UN peacekeeper serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a mortar attack.
- Two other UNIFIL soldiers were wounded in the incident, which occurred near Marjayoun in southern Lebanon.
- UNIFIL has launched an investigation into the attack, and the identities of those responsible have not yet been disclosed.
A United Nations peacekeeper deployed in Lebanon has died from injuries sustained during a mortar attack, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced Thursday. The soldier was part of a patrol that came under fire overnight.
Two other UNIFIL soldiers were also injured in the attack, which took place near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon. The UN peacekeeping force confirmed that the soldiers' post was hit by artillery shells. UNIFIL has initiated an investigation into the incident but has not yet identified who was behind the attack.
The attack occurs amidst ongoing hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon, which have persisted since early March. Despite a new ceasefire declaration between Israel and Lebanon that took effect early Thursday, reports of new attacks have continued.
The situation remains tense in the region, with the UN working to maintain stability and investigate incidents that threaten the fragile peace.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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