(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Beijing, July 11 (QNA) - China on Monday strongly condemned the attack in Juba, capital of South Sudan, in which two Chinese peacekeepers were killed and five Chinese were injured.
The incident happened Sunday as fighting between government and anti-government forces continued in Juba, a peacekeeping armored vehicle, which was guarding a refugee camp, was hit by a shell.
China is deeply shocked and strongly condemns the attack, and extends deep condolences to the victims and their families, Xinhua news agency quoted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang as saying China is deeply concerned about the escalating situation in South Sudan, Lu said, after the attack, the Chinese Foreign Ministry and Chinese Embassy in South Sudan initiated emergency measures to protect Chinese citizens and organizations. (QNA)