Ban condemns killing of UN blue helmet in Central African Republic

11/11/2015 4:08:16 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

NEW YORK 11th November 2015 (WAM) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic CAR following a confrontation with armed elements in the town of Batangafo amid ongoing violence in the strife-torn country where elections are set to take place before the end of the year.

In a statement issued by a spokesperson Mr. Ban condemned the killing of the Cameroonian "blue helmet" severing with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission known by the French acronym MINUSCA in Batangafo located 400 kilometres north of the capital Bangui.

"The Secretary-General deplores in the strongest terms any attacks against UN peacekeepers and calls for swift action to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice" said the statement.

The UN chief reiterated that MINUSCA will take all necessary measures in line with its mandate to protect civilians and foster stability. Mr. Ban also offered his sincere condolences to the family of the victim and to the Government of Cameroon.

WAM/AAMIR/Moran

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