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Türkiye Condemns Attacks on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

4/2/2026

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Türkiye condemned the attacks on UNIFIL in southern Lebanon that killed three Indonesian peacekeepers.
The Turkish foreign ministry expressed condolences and said such attacks violate international law.
Türkiye called for accountability for those responsible and criticized Israel's presence in Lebanon for escalating tensions.
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) reported that over 200,000 people fled Lebanon to Syria between March 2 and 27, highlighting the humanitarian impact.

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Türkiye condemned the attacks on UNIFIL in southern Lebanon that killed three Indonesian peacekeepers.
The Turkish foreign ministry expressed condolences and said such attacks violate international law.
Türkiye called for accountability for those responsible and criticized Israel's presence in Lebanon for escalating tensions.
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) reported that over 200,000 people fled Lebanon to Syria between March 2 and 27, highlighting the humanitarian impact.