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UN peacekeepers based in Mali killed in bomb attack
[Garowe] Three Senegal... a nation of about 14 million on the west coast of Africa bordering Mauretania to the north, Mali to the east, and a pair of Guineas to the south, one of them Bissau. It is 90 percent Mohammedan and has more than 80 political parties. Its primary purpose seems to be absorbing refugees... ese United Nations ...a lucrative dumping ground for the relatives of dictators and party hacks... peacekeepers serving in Mali were killed, and five others seriously injured, when their vehicle hit an bomb The incident took place that morning near the village of Songobia, in central Mali, as their supply convoy was heading to its base in Sévaré. El-Ghassim Wane, the head of MINUSMA, condemned the attack and offered his deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of the dear departed peacekeepers. "This is another tragic illustration of the complexity of our operational environment and the sacrifices made by the international community for peace in Mali," he said. MINUSMA is one of the most dangerous peace operations for "blue helmets". Since its establishment in 2013, 168 peacekeepers have bit the dust in hostile acts. While renewing MINUSMA's commitment to work for peace in Mali, Mr. Wane recalled that attacks on peacekeepers can constitute war crimes under International Law. He stressed "the need to do everything possible to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of hostile acts against MINUSMA". The UN Security Council condemned the attack in the strongest terms. The Council issued a statement calling on the transitional authorities in Mali to swiftly investigate the attack with the support of MINUSMA, and promote accountability by bringing the perpetrators to justice. Members reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. They also underlined the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors of terrorism to justice. Related: Mali: 2023-02-22 Nearly 70 troops killed in two jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso this week Mali: 2023-02-21 51 Burkina troops killed by in ambush: New army toll Mali: 2023-02-21 Clashes Erupt on Durand Line at Torkham Gate Posted by: trailing wife 2023-02-23 |
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