Road Side Bomb - Lebanon.

It has been reported that a roadside bomb has targeted a UNIFIL patrol near Tyre, Lebanon approx 30 km North West of the HQ of the Irish unit based in Tibnin, South Lebanon.

Five French Peacekeepers are reported injured, NO Irish personnel were involved in the incident.

 

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Press Release Date:  9 December, 2011

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