Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Attack on Darfur Peacekeeping Patrol

The following statement was issued on 6 November by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemns today’s attack on a UNAMID patrol near Nyala in Southern Darfur, which resulted in one peacekeeper being killed and two others sustaining injuries.  He expects the Government of Sudan will swiftly bring those responsible for this reprehensible act to justice.

The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the Government of Sierra Leone, the families of the three soldiers and their colleagues in Darfur.

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