UN Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack on Peacekeepers in Central African Republic
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has strongly condemned a recent attack on peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), which resulted in the death of a Zambian peacekeeper and left another wounded. The ambush occurred on Friday in the volatile Vakaga Prefecture, near the border with Sudan.
Key Details:
– The attack targeted a UN peacekeeping mission patrol, MINUSCA, in the locality of Am-Sissia.
– The Secretary-General stressed that attacks against UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law.
– He urged the Central African authorities to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice swiftly.
– This incident marks the third fatal attack against MINUSCA peacekeeping patrols since the start of 2025.
UN Response:
– The Secretary-General extended his condolences to the bereaved families and the Government and people of Zambia.
– He reaffirmed the UN’s solidarity with the people and Government of CAR, highlighting the organization’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.
– The head of the UN mission, Valentine Rugwabiza, also condemned the “multiplication of attacks against peacekeepers” and called for justice.
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