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UN chief condemns killing of peacekeeper in CAR

Xinhua, August 3, 2015 Adjust font size:

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from the UN peacekeeping mission in Bangui, capital of Central African Republic.

Peacekeepers from the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were attacked by an armed group during a search operation, according to a statement released by Ban's spokesperson.

During the operation, intended to arrest a suspected criminal in application of a judicial warrant from the Public Prosecutor of Bangui, the officers came under attack, and as a result one peacekeeper was killed and eight others injured, said the statement.

Ban called for swift action to bring perpetrators of this crime to justice, while further calling on all armed groups to respect the impartiality of MINUSCA.

"The Secretary-General reiterates the commitment of the United Nations to support the Central African authorities in their fight against criminality and putting an end to impunity, in line with MINUSCA's mandate and within its area of deployment," said the statement.

MINUSCA was set up in April 2014 to protect civilians from violence, support the country's transition process and facilitate humanitarian assistance. Its mandate was renewed in April for another year. Endi