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Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
Indonesia is seeking a UN investigation and stronger protection for peacekeepers after three soldiers were killed in separate blasts, officials said.
- Three Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon were laid to rest in their hometowns during military funerals with gun salutes and coffins draped in the Indonesian flag.
- Peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon died when a projectile exploded on March 29, while Zulmi Aditya Iskandar and Muhammad Nur Ichwan died the next day when an explosion struck their UN Interim Force in Lebanon logistics convoy.
- Indonesia's Foreign Ministry called the attacks "unacceptable" and urged the UN Security Council to immediately convene a meeting to review and enhance protection for UNIFIL personnel; Minister Sugiono also demanded a thorough United Nations investigation.
- President Prabowo Subianto attended the arrival ceremony in Jakarta on Saturday, April 4, 2026, while Indonesian National Armed Forces commander Agus Subiyanto confirmed every fallen soldier will receive compensation in recognition of their service.
- Less than a week after the fatal explosions, another blast occurred at a UN facility near El Adeisse on Friday, April 3, 2026, injuring three more Indonesian blue helmets.
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Indonesia is demanding that the UN guarantee the safety of all peacekeeping troops following an attack that killed three Indonesian National Armed Forces soldiers in Lebanon.
Deadly incidents: Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
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