MWL Condemns Attack On UNIFIL In Southern Lebanon

MAKKAH, April 19 (Bernama-SPA) -- The Muslim World League (MWL) has condemned the attack targeting the French battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. 

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr Mohammed Al-Issa denounced the attack targeting United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces in Lebanon.

He reiterated the MWL’s position of rejecting and condemning the targeting of UN organisations and their missions, as part of its broader rejection of all acts of violence and terrorism.

Al-Issa further noted that the attack breaches international obligations concerning the safety and security of UN personnel.

He offered condolences to the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

-- BERNAMA-SPA