Second Peacekeeper Dies In Mali As UN Admits Failings
Faizan Hashmi Published October 04, 2016 | 07:55 PM
BAMAKO,, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 04th Oct, 2016 ) - The UN said Tuesday a second peacekeeper had died following an attack on a base in northeastern Mali, as it admitted serious failings in its most dangerous ongoing mission.
More than 11,000 UN police and military are currently serving in Mali, attempting to guarantee security in lawless swathes of the vast Sahel nation.
"Following the attacks yesterday on the MINUSMA camp in Aguelhok, we regret to inform you that a second peacekeeper died overnight from his injuries," said a UN statement, referring to the mission using its acronym.
A peacekeeper from Chad was killed and eight others injured on Monday in the attack near the Algerian border, the 27th attack on the force and the 13th peacekeeper killed since May 31, according to the UN.
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