TROOPS OF 16TH CONTINGENT OF SLFPC ASSUME UN PEACEKEEPING DUTIES IN LEBANON

Continuing Sri Lanka’s steadfast commitment to global peace and stability, the 16th Contingent of the Sri Lanka Force Protection Company (SLFPC) officially assumed peacekeeping duties under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on 04 July 2025.

The new contingent, consisting of 125 Army personnel including 11 Officers and 114 Other Ranks is led by Lieutenant Colonel Y S H N P Silva USP psc of the Gajaba Regiment, with Lieutenant Colonel B M A I U Obayasena USP psc of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment serving as the Second in Command.

This deployment also includes four sniffer dogs specially trained in the detection of narcotics, explosives and mines to enhance the unit’s operational capabilities.

The SLFPC is tasked with providing security to the UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura and extending protection duties to VIPs as required. This mission underscores Sri Lanka’s continued and valued role in international peacekeeping efforts under the United Nations.