JAKARTA - The Indonesian government reacted strongly to the death of a TNI soldier who was part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Indonesia demands a thorough investigation and urges the UN Security Council to immediately hold an emergency meeting to respond to the deadly incident in the Adchit Al Qusayr area.
The Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono, reportedly contacted the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Monday, March 30, to convey a note of protest and in-depth coordination.
Indonesia strongly condemns the artillery attack that hit the position of the Garuda contingent in South Lebanon on Sunday, March 29.
"We call for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and a prompt, thorough, and transparent investigation," Sugiono said through his official X account, Tuesday, March 31.
Sugiono emphasized that the safety and security of peacekeepers is a dead price that cannot be negotiated.
Indonesia demands full accountability for this heinous attack which violates international law.
This incident confirmed the death of Praka Farizal Rhomadhon due to artillery strikes.
In addition to the casualties, three other soldiers, namely Praka Rico Pramudia, Praka Bayu Prakoso, and Praka Arif Kurniawan, were reported to have been injured.
The Head of the Information Center (Kapuspen) of the TNI Headquarters, Major General TNI Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, ensured that all injured victims had been evacuated to medical facilities.
Praka Rico who suffered serious injuries is currently undergoing intensive care at St. George Hospital, Beirut.
Based on UN Peacekeeping data as of January 2026, Indonesia is one of the largest contributors to the UNIFIL mission with a total of 756 personnel.
The United Nations itself has expressed its willingness to work closely with the Indonesian government in thoroughly investigating this bloody incident.
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