Indonesian Peacekeeper Dies from Wounds Sustained in Lebanon Attack An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has died from wounds sustained in an attack in southern Lebanon, marking the fourth Indonesian casualty in the mission within a month. Private First Class Rico Pramudia, 31, passed away on April 24, 2026, at a Beirut hospital after nearly a month of intensive treatment for critical injuries. He was seriously wounded on the night of March 29 when a projectile exploded at his base in Adchit Al Qusayr, according to an official UNIFIL statement. The incident also claimed the life of Private First Class Farizal Rhomadhon, who died in the same artillery attack on March 29. Two additional Indonesian soldiers, Captain Zulmi Aditya Iskandar and Sergeant Muhammad Nur Ikhwan, were killed on March 30 when their convoy came under attack even as escorting a logistics vehicle. UNIFIL condemned the attack as a grave violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701, stating that deliberate attacks against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes. The mission urged all parties to uphold their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property. The Indonesian government expressed deep condolences to Rico’s family and strongly criticized the military action that led to his death, calling it a serious violation of international law. Officials emphasized that the safety of peacekeeping personnel is non-negotiable and pledged to strengthen coordination with UNIFIL and other contributing nations to review security protocols and mitigate risks in the operational area. Indonesia has now lost four soldiers serving with UNIFIL in southern Lebanon over the past month amid escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. The government is facilitating the repatriation of Rico’s remains with full honors.
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