Peacekeepers ambushed in W Darfur, several dead
Four peacekeepers of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) have been killed and eight injured in an ambush by unidentified assailants that took place on the evening of 2 October in El Geneina, West Darfur.The incident, which involved a Nigerian military patrol, occurred approximately two kilometers from the Mission’s regional headquarters.UNAMID personnel, who were heavily fired upon from several directions, returned fire. Local authorities and UNAMID are working at the scene of the incident.Christopher Cycmanick, spokesman for UNAMID, told Radio Dabanga that the incident is one of the most deadly so far.The injured peacekeepers were taken to the Mission’s hospital in El-Geneina for treatment, one has been evacuated to Khartoum for further treatment.Audio clip below: Interview with Cristopher CycmanickRelated content: UNAMID press release (03 October 2012)
Four peacekeepers of the African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) have been killed and eight injured in an ambush by unidentified assailants that took place on the evening of 2 October in El Geneina, West Darfur.
The incident, which involved a Nigerian military patrol, occurred approximately two kilometers from the Mission’s regional headquarters.
UNAMID personnel, who were heavily fired upon from several directions, returned fire. Local authorities and UNAMID are working at the scene of the incident.
Christopher Cycmanick, spokesman for UNAMID, told Radio Dabanga that the incident is one of the most deadly so far.
The injured peacekeepers were taken to the Mission’s hospital in El-Geneina for treatment, one has been evacuated to Khartoum for further treatment.
Audio clip below: Interview with Cristopher Cycmanick
Related content: UNAMID press release (03 October 2012)
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