Five Indian peacekeepers escorting UN convoy killed in South Sudan
Published: 2013 April 09 13:38:22 (4500 Views)
India foreign ministry reports that five Indian peacekeepers escorting a UN convoy in South Sudan have been killed in an ambush by rebels.
Spokesman Syed Akbaruddin today [Tuesday] tweeted that the peacekeepers were serving with the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (Unmiss).
He said that the ambush happened in the state of Jonglei.
Unmiss has been in South Sudan since the country's creation in 2011, with a remit to preserve peace and security.
Mr Akbaruddin said four Indian soldiers were also wounded in the attack, and arrangements were being made to bring those killed back to India.
- BBC
Spokesman Syed Akbaruddin today [Tuesday] tweeted that the peacekeepers were serving with the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (Unmiss).
He said that the ambush happened in the state of Jonglei.
Unmiss has been in South Sudan since the country's creation in 2011, with a remit to preserve peace and security.
Mr Akbaruddin said four Indian soldiers were also wounded in the attack, and arrangements were being made to bring those killed back to India.
- BBC
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