Pakistani peacekeeper ambushed and killed in DRC

A Pakistani peacekeeper deployed with the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), has been ambushed and killed by members of an armed group.

At least one other blue helmet was wounded in the attack, which took place in DRC's South Kivu province.

In a statement released on Saturday through his Spokesperson, UN Chief António Guterres, extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, and reiterated his call on armed groups in the DRC to "lay down their arms and seek to resolve their grievances peacefully."

He said MONUSCO and the UN overall were ready to continue working with the DRC Government to re-establish law and order across the country.

UN Radio/GBCONLINE
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