Secretary-General Welcomes Safe Release of United Nations

 

Disengagement Observer Force Peacekeepers

 

The following statement was issued on 12 May by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General welcomes the release of the four United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) peacekeepers who had been detained on 7 May in the vicinity of Al Jamlah in the area of limitation.  He appreciates the assistance of Qatar and of others involved in securing their safe release.

The Secretary-General again emphasizes to all parties the impartiality of United Nations peacekeepers.  UNDOF is on the ground to monitor the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria.  The Secretary-General calls on all parties to respect UNDOF’s freedom of movement and the safety and security of its personnel.

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