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French peacekeeper dies in UNIFIL convoy accident near Chamaa village: Statement

2024-11-15 | 13:39

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In a statement, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed the death of a peacekeeper in a road accident.

It affirmed that on Friday morning, a peacekeeping convoy headed to UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura was involved in a road accident along the coastal road near the village of Chamaa.

"Unfortunately, one French peacekeeper died, and three others sustained light injuries in the accident," UNIFIL said.

It further noted that UNIFIL medical personnel and the Lebanese Red Cross attended to the casualties on-site.

"On behalf of the entire UNIFIL family, Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro extends his deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time," expressing "his earnest wishes for the swift and full recovery of those who were injured."

UNIFIL statement on the death of a peacekeeper in a road accident (15 November 2024):

This morning, a UNIFIL convoy headed to UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura was involved in a road accident along the coastal road, near the village of Shama.
— UNIFIL (@UNIFIL_) November 15, 2024

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