Indonesian Soldier Dies in Lebanon, Foreign Minister Sugiono Calls for Investigation and Meeting of the UN Security Council

JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for a thorough investigation and an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, following the death of Indonesian soldiers who were part of a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.

In a post on the X account @Menlu_RI, Foreign Minister Sugiono wrote that he had spoken with UN Secretary-General Antinio Guterres on Monday, "following the firmness of the Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeepers."

"Indonesia condemns this heinous attack. The safety and security of UN peacekeepers cannot be negotiated and must be upheld at all times," the post read, as quoted (31/3).

"We appreciate the condolences of the Secretary-General and the willingness of the United Nations to work closely with Indonesia," he continued.

"In this context, we call for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, and a prompt, thorough and transparent investigation," the post said.

Spoke with UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres (30/3) following the deaths of Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeepers.

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— Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (@Menlu_RI) March 30, 2026

Two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed on Monday, after an explosion from an unknown source destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL said in a statement, adding that two other soldiers were injured in the blast.

Earlier, another Indonesian soldier was killed on Sunday night to Monday morning, when a projectile exploded near one of the troops' positions in Adchit al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon. Another peacekeeper was critically wounded at the time.

"These are two separate incidents and we are investigating them as two separate incidents," said UNIFIL spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel.

Meanwhile, UNIFIL Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix condemned the incident, stressing that attacks on peacekeepers were unjustified.

"We strongly condemn this unacceptable incident, peacekeepers should not be targeted," Lacroix told reporters at a briefing on Monday.

In addition to the casualties, there were also injured soldiers in the two separate incidents.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the incident that killed Indonesian UN peacekeepers serving in UNIFIL.

"I express my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased peacekeepers, as well as to Indonesia. I hope that the injured peacekeepers will recover fully soon," the UN Secretary-General tweeted on social media X.

"I call on all parties to uphold their obligations under international law and to ensure the safety and security of personnel and property," he said.