RDF mourns fallen Rwandan peacekeeper in MINUSCA
REF: RDF/MPR/A/10/07/23
Kigali, 11 July 2023
The Rwanda Defence Force is deeply saddened by the death of a Rwandan peacekeeper serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), following an attack on MINUSCA patrol on 10 July 2023 by armed elements, near Sam- Ouandja, Haute- Kotto Province, North Eastern, CAR.
The RDF firmly condemns the attack and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the fallen peacekeeper.
RDF peacekeepers remain committed to the protection of civilians within the mandate of MINUSCA, and the other peacekeeping missions under which our troops serve.
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