Martin
Kobler, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the
Democratic Republic of Congo (in suit) tells Tanzanian peacekeepers he
strongly admires them despite the tragic loss of 2 comrades as they
continue to actively protect the population. (Photo: MONUSCO)
Statement
attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the attack
on MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The
Secretary-General strongly condemns the killing of two United Nations
peacekeepers from the United Republic of Tanzania and the wounding of 13
others in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) earlier
today, when a UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) convoy was ambushed and came under fire
from suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) elements in Beni
territory, North Kivu. Four other peacekeepers are reported missing.
The attack
occurred as MONUSCO was carrying out its protection of civilians
mandate. This attack followed an incident on 4 May when a MONUSCO
helicopter carrying the Force Commander was hit by gunfire from
unidentified armed elements in the same area.
The
Secretary-General also condemns in the strongest terms the continuing
atrocities perpetrated by the ADF against defenseless civilians in the
Beni area.
The UN
remains committed to taking all necessary actions in line with Security
Council resolution 2211 (2015) to protect civilians and neutralize armed
groups in eastern DRC.
The Secretary-General offers his sincere condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and the Government of Tanzania.
New York, 5 May 2015
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