KATHMANDU: A vehicle carrying UN peacekeepers, including Major General Chok Bahadur Dhakal of the Nepali Army, was attacked in Beirut, Lebanon. Dhakal, who serves as the Deputy Force Commander of the UN Peacekeeping Force, sustained injuries in the incident.
According to the Nepali Army Directorate of Public Relations and Information, Major General Dhakal was immediately taken to a UN Level-3 hospital for treatment and is now out of danger.
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed shock over the attack, stating that the peacekeepers have been working to maintain security and stability in South Lebanon.
In a statement, the United Nations strongly condemned the assault and urged the Lebanese government to launch an immediate investigation and take appropriate action against those responsible.
The Lebanese Prime Minister and the Lebanese Armed Forces have assured that an investigation will be conducted, and those involved in the attack will be held accountable.
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