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Tuesday 25 July 2017

Death of Moroccan Peacekeeper in Central Africa: UNSG Extends Condolences to Morocco

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Death of Moroccan Peacekeeper in Central Africa: UNSG Extends Condolences to Morocco

UNSG Antonio Guterres offered, on Monday, his condolences to Morocco following the death of a Moroccan soldier from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) contingent of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), in an attack allegedly carried out by anti-Balaka militias in Bangassou.

"The UN chief offers his condolences to the bereaved family and to the Government of Morocco," said Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, in a statement.

Three other peacekeepers from the same patrol were wounded during this attack.

Guterres "wishes speedy recovery to those injured," Haq added.

The UNSG has condemned attacks against UN peacekeepers, urging the country's authorities to investigate this incident and bring the perpetrators to justice, Haq concluded.

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