United Nations
20 Jun 2022, 09:21 GMT+10
The Secretary-General strongly condemned on Sunday, an attack in Kidal, Mali, against a convoy of UN peacekeepers that claimed the life of a blue helmet.
While the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was conducting a mine search and detect operation, an improvised explosive device (IED) killed a Guinean peacekeeper.
"The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim and his brothers in arms, as well as to the people and authorities of Guinea," Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a message on behalf of the UN chief.
Mr. Guterres recalled that under international law, attacks targeting UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes.
He called on the Malian authorities to "spare no effort" in identifying the perpetrators so that they can swiftly be brought to justice swiftly
"The Secretary-General reaffirms the solidarity of the United Nations with the people and authorities of Mali in their pursuit of peace and security," the message concluded.
At the same time, the UN Special Representative for Mali and MINUSMA head, El-Ghassim Wane, also firmly denounced the attack and extended his deepest condolences to the Government of the deceased peacekeeper and his family.
Since the beginning of the year, several attacks involving IEDs have been recorded against MINUSMA uniformed personnel, which have killed a number of peacekeepers and injured others.
"This latest incident illustrates, once again, the complexity of the environment in which the Mission operates and of the security challenges it faces on a daily basis," said Mr. El-Ghassim Wane.
"I salute the commitment of our Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams who put their lives at risk to preserve those of their colleagues and the civilian population," he added. "Their role is crucial to the conduct of our operations".
The Special Representative reaffirmed the Mission's commitment to continue to implement its mandate in the pursuit of peace and security in Mali.
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