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A United Nations peacekeeper died and another was seriously wounded after their helicopter was shot at in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, a day after East African Community leaders met to steady a flailing peace process.
The helicopter was flying from Beni to the trading hub of Goma when it came under fire from unidentified assailants, the UN’s mission in Congo, known as Monusco, said in an email message.
“Attacks against blue helmets can constitute a war crime and Monusco will spare no effort, in conjunction with Congolese authorities, to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous act are brought to justice,†mission chief Bintou Keita said. The remaining crew eventually landed the helicopter in Goma.