Three peacekeepers killed in West Darfur – UNAMID
June 21, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – The African Union – United Nations peacekeeping mission Monday lost more three Rwandan soldiers killed during an attack against its troops based in West Darfur, the UNAMID reported.
The three peacekeepers were in charge of the protection of civilian engineers building a UNAMID site near the village of Nertiti, in the Jebel Marra region when they “came suddenly under heavy gunfire at approximately 11:30 hrs, from more than 20 assailants in camouflage battle dress”.
The armed men wounded gravelly a peacekeeper and stole a vehicle, the UNAMID said.
In a bid to stop the growing violence against its members, the UNAMID chief, Ibrahim Gambari instructed his troops to vigorously repel any attack.
Following a fierce exchange of fire that lasted one hour the peacekeepers killed three assailants, the UNAMID said in its statement.
Monday’s assault brings to 27 the total number of peacekeepers killed in western Sudan since January 2008.
UNAMID condemned the assault and urged “all parties” to ensure the safety of its members in the restive region. It also reminded that any attack against peacekeepers is considered a war crime.
Last December following the killing of five Rwandan peacekeepers in North Darfur, Kigali accused Khartoum of the murder saying there was no rebel activity in the area adding its soldiers had been “killed and injured by the government forces”.
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telfajbago
Three peacekeepers killed in West Darfur – UNAMID
until when the UNAMID will continue condemning the attacks of Sudan government and it’s Janjaweed militias while their chief Gambari bussy chasing the merages of Doha elusive peace.A confidential source in Darfur told me yesterday that the attacks on Rawandan forces in Nertiti was carried out by Janjaweed from the Nawayba tribe and after the attack the headed South of Nertiti.
DASODIKO
Three peacekeepers killed in West Darfur – UNAMID
Its very sad incident, God rest their souls in peace!!! They are there to protect the vulnerable civilians. UN must arm them with leathal weapons to be able to protect themselves as then the civilians.