After a confrontation with a group in civilian clothes, UNIFIL calls on the Lebanese authorities to ensure their ability to perform their work

In the details, peacekeepers were carrying out a planned patrol in coordination with the Lebanese army, on Tuesday, in the vicinity of Al -Halloussa Tahta, when a group of people tried to obstruct the patrol. “Using violent means, including stoning peacekeepers,” According to UN MP Farhan Haq, at the daily press conference in New York.

Al -Sayed Haqq reported that there were no injuries. He said that UNIFIL members responded to this “Using non -fatal measures to ensure the safety of the patrol personnel and those present.” He added that the Lebanese army was immediately informed, and it reached the site shortly after that. He stressed that the situation was quickly controlled, and the patrol was able to continue its work.

Mr. Haq stressed that freedom of movement is a prerequisite for the implementation of UNIFIL, including the ability to work independently and fairly, as shown in Security Council Resolution No. 1701. He added: “Any restriction of this freedom, while carrying out operational activities, with or without the Lebanese armed forces, is a violation of this decision.”