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EU Presidency statement on the
attack on UNIFIL troops in southern Lebanon
The Presidency of the European Union
condemns in the strongest possible terms the perfidious
attack on Spanish UNIFIL troops in southern Lebanon on
Sunday (24 June), which claimed the lives of six members
of the Spanish contingent and injured a number of
others. The Presidency expresses its sympathy to the
families and friends of the victims, and wishes those
injured a speedy and complete recovery.
The perpetrators of this murderous attack must be
identified and brought to justice as quickly as
possible. We call upon all forces in Lebanon to work
together to this end. The UNIFIL soldiers stationed in
Lebanon on behalf of the international community are
charged with helping Lebanon to protect its sovereignty
and independence, promote stability in the country and
allow all Lebanese people to live in peace and
self-determination.
The Presidency once again urges all forces in Lebanon
and the region to take a determined stand against
violence and to support the efforts of the United
Nations unreservedly. |