Fresh Attacks in Darfur on UN-AU Peacekeepers
Details are emerging of a fresh attack in North Darfur on a United Nations – African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) . The ambush happened between the villages of Gusa Jamat and Wadah (see map below) at 2:45 local time and killed approximately seven peacekeepers, and wounded another 22 more. The United Nations is reporting that “heavy weapons” were used, and that the scurmish lasted approxmately two hours.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the attacks, and called for local and national actors to be mindful of previous commitments to the on-going peace process. Mr. Ban also issued his condolences to the family members affected by the attack.
Audio: A statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General regarding the attacks on UNAMID forces in North Darfur. Download. (1:33)
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July 28th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
[...] Sudan, the Secretary-General condemned in the strongest possible language the recent attack on United Nations African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). (Listen to audio.) According to the UN, the attack was perpetrated by approximately 200 [...]