Ministry of Defence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

07/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/07/2025 23:31

Troops of 16th Contingent of SLFPC Assume UN Peacekeeping Duties in Lebanon

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, comprised of 125 Army personnel, including 11 Officers and 114 Other Ranks, is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Y.S.H.N.P Silva USP psc as the Contingent Commander, with Lieutenant Colonel B.M.A.I.U Obayasena USP psc 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.

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